Doll Item Number: Ed5.2721 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi Style: spray of flowers; two scalloped red bands at neck and shoulder; broad red band at bottom; seven characters on the back; overall mould?
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.