Doll Item Number: Ed5.2735 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi style: eccentric swirling bands of purple, green and red; two bands of red crosshatching; nine 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.