Vintage Japanese Hand Carved Naruko Kokeshi Doll, 1950s

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For sale is a vintage traditional Japanese wooden 'Naruto' "Kokeshi" doll, dating from the mid-20th century.

A unique hand-painted doll, … Read more For sale is a vintage traditional Japanese wooden 'Naruto' "Kokeshi" doll, dating from the mid-20th century.

A unique hand-painted doll, hand-signed and inscribed, this piece is in fine example of Mid century Naruko Japanese KOKESHI design.

Kokeshi are wooden dolls that originate from the Tōhoku region of north-eastern Japan and which emerged as a folk craft from hot spring mountain villages at the end of the Edo period (1603-1868 CE). There are 12 styles of doll across the region, each hailing from a different hot spring (onsen) town or area, and differentiated by head and body shape, facial features, colour and decoration, of which these are of the "Naruko" and "Togatta" types.

Dimensions:

Height - 40cm
Diameter - 13cm See less