Doll Item Number: Ed5.2717 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi Style: two floral decorations, yellow band running through each; thin green and broad red bands above and below; two 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.