Doll Item Number: Ed5.2771 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi Style: two abstract floral decorations; narrow red and blue bands above and below as well as one broad red band below; four characters.
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.