Tree Bark Kokeshi
Creative kokeshi こけし with bark left on the body of the kokeshi. Originating in the mid to late Edo Period (1603-1868) kokeshi are regional folk crafts, traditionally from 温泉 onsen (hot-spring) communities where visitors would often purchase them as a reminder of their stay.
Dark Wood: 全日本こけしコンクール - All Japan Kokeshi Competition 優秀賞 - Award of Excellence 受賞作家 - Winning Artist 謹製 - Made with care, 3.25”d x 12”h, hometown imagery, 0205.001
White Wood: 上山田♨ Kamiyamada Onsen, unsigned, 3.25”d x 12”h, 0205.002
Natural Wood: 樅ノ木は残った the name of a novel by the author Shūgorō Yamamoto, untranslated signature, 3”d x 11”h 0205.003
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20th Century
Japan
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