Doll Item Number: Ed5.2668 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Kokeshi Style: three floral decorations on front with two broad bands of green above and below; iris design on back; green splash and scratches on top of head; ten characters on base.
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.