Doll Item Number: Ed5.2766 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Kokeshi Style: two floral decorations ?; thin red and green bands above and below; nine characters; numeral 300 stamped in blue.

History Of Use

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.