Doll Item Number: Ed5.2527 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi style; incised circle on base; incised band below shoulder; large red flower surmounted by finely branching plant; minimal hair; seven characters on base. Loose head.
Kokeshi are simple wooden Japanese dolls crafted as toys for children. Originally from the northeastern region of Japan, they are handmade from wood, having a simple, round trunk and head, without arms or legs. They have been in use for at least 150 years.