Modern Creative Kokeshi, Aoki, 7-3/8"
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NAME: Modern creative Japanese kokeshi, 2 piece
MAKER: Ryouka Aoki
SIZE: 7-3/8" (19cm)
CONDITION: Few dents, scratches and dings. Nothing major or noticeable. There is a knot in the back with a crack and a rectangular, flatened, scratched spot on the right side of the body that looks like a chisel scrape but is probably a wood flaw. A small nail sits atop the head that probably had a ribbon attached. Ms. Aoki's most popular doll has a pink ribbon attached the same way.
NOTES: Two piece doll with a big smile. The diamond shape designs are carved. The head can be moved about for different looks. A most unusual and delightful face/doll.
Ms. Aoki was born in 1931. Her real given name is Toshiko. She started kokeshi crafting around 1958. She's a multi-prize winning artist.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Shipping on this doll will cost up to US$23 or US$15 in addition to the automatic charge of $8.00 for U.S. addresses. Please contact us with intent to buy so that it can be packed, weighed and the extra shipping charges added to the doll BEFORE the purchase is made.
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 20 July, 2013.
