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Kokeshi, Japanese Folk Toy, Iwate; Goroujou Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1950 item# 414463 (stock# PNK-14)
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Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 7". This is an example of "Goroujou" tradition of Iwate Prefecture. It is also a rare example of extant pre-WWII kokeshi. It was made at Yumoto Onsen by the artisan, Fujiwara Masagoro, who was born in Meiji 16 (1883!) and passed away at the age of 64 on June 12th, 1947 (Showa 22.) For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero website.

Kokeshi; Nambu-kei, Iwate Prefecture Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1980 item# 495937 (stock# KO-70)
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Kokeshi, folk toy of NE Japan. Wood, Height 9.5". This is an example of the unique Nambu-kei kokeshi from Iwate Prefecture. Of the Tohoku (NorthEast) Region where all "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi originate, Iwate may have the fewest number of craftsmen and localized traditions. Unique among these is the unpainted Nambu-kei kokeshi shown here. I have seen these mistakenly advertised on the internet as "blanks", but this particular style within the Nambu-kei classificati ...click for details

Tsuchi Ningyo, Clay Doll; Kintaro with Giant Carp Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1930 item# 992928 (stock# FI-10)
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Tsuchi Ningyo, Clay Doll. Kintaro with Giant Carp. ca. early 1900's. H.4.25"(11cm) x W.3.375"(8.5cm.) Signed on bottom "Yano." Body is 100% intact and in good condition, but most of the paint has flaked off of the fish. The origins of this doll are unknown, as clay dolls were produced all over Japan since the early Edo period (1600-1868.) Most were influenced by the Fushimi Dolls made in Kyoto, and large production was even made in the far Northeast of the Tohoku region ( ...click for details

Matsue Hariko Koma, Paper Mache Horse Folk Toy Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1980 item# 992746 (stock# FI-6)
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Matsue Hariko Koma, paper mache horse from Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. H.3.25"(8.5cm) x L.3"(7.5cm) x W.1"(2.5cm). Ca. early 1970's, made by H. Kimura. Painted paper, straw tail. Matsue paper mache dates back to the Edo Period (1600-1868) and has a wonderful robust charm. The horse, in this rural area, is a symbol of good harvest. Matsue is known in the West as the long-time Japanese home of writer Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904.)

Kokeshi, Japanese Folk Toy, Fukushima Prefecture Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1970 item# 414361 (stock# PNK-15)
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Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 7.5". This is an example of kokeshi made in Fukushima Prefecture, other than its better known cousin of the "Tsuchiyu" tradition. This was made in 1968 at Takayu Onsen (Takayu Hot Spring) by the artisan, Shinogi Toshio, when he was 37 years old. Shinogi-san was born on September 3rd, Showa 6 (1931). For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which can be accessed through our Trocadero homepag ...click for details

Kubi Furi Tora; Bobbing Head Tiger, Okayama Prefecture Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1980 item# 993356 (stock# FI-2)
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Kubi Furi Tora; Bobbing Head Paper Mache Tiger from Nishi-Oodera, Okayama Prefecture. H.6.5"(16.5cm) x L.6.25"(16cm) x W.2"(5cm.) Painted paper mache, ca. early 1970's. Excellent condition WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Paper mache folk crafts were popular in Nishi-Oodera since the mid-late Edo Period (1600-1868.) This particular style of tiger with high hip, curled tail, heavy black stripes, and fierce countenace has been produced since about 1897. This tiger image has been sold in the I ...click for details

Kokeshi, Togatta-kei, Miyagi Pref., by Satou Jirou Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1980 item# 1110179 (stock# KO-102)
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Kokeshi, Togatta-kei, by Satou Jirou, Miyagi Prefecture. Birth date = Taisho 4 (1915) July 13. H.9.5” x Dia.1.375”(24 x 3.5 cm) Dated: 59-sai (59 yrs old)=1974. Dentou, or "traditional," kokeshi hail from the northeastern part of Japan known as the Tohoku region. Tohoku is comprised of Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Iwate, Miyagi, & Fukushima Prefectures. They are colorfully painted (or bare, in the case of one Nambu-kei kokeshi from Iwate) wooden dolls of female gender that have been ...click for details

Kokeshi, Tsuchiyuu-kei, Fukushima Pref., by Abe Ichiro Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1980 item# 1110181 (stock# KO-103)
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Kokeshi, Tsuchiyuu-kei, Fukushima Prefecture, by Abe Ichiro. H.11.5”(29cm) x Dia.1.75”(4.5cm.) Dentou, or "traditional," kokeshi hail from the northeastern part of Japan known as the Tohoku region. Tohoku is comprised of Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Iwate, Miyagi, & Fukushima Prefectures. They are colorfully painted (or bare, in the case of one Nambu-kei kokeshi from Iwate) wooden dolls of female gender that have been around since at least the Edo Period (1600-1868) and are still pr ...click for details

Kokeshi; Zao-kei, Yamagata Prefecture Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1980 item# 495931 (stock# KO-82)
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Kokeshi, folk toy of NE Japan. Wood, Height 9.625". Zao-kei (Zao Onsen [hot spirng]), Yamagata Prefecture. Made by Oumiya Yasumitsu, who was born in Showa 11 (1936) and passed away on July 19, 1995. Probably made in the mid-late 1970's.

Kokeshi, Yajiro-kei, Miyagi Pref., by Niiyama Keiimi Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1980 item# 1110184 (stock# KO-106)
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Kokeshi, Yajiro-kei, Miyagi Prefecture, by Niiyama Keiimi (a rare kokeshi made by a woman.) H.12”(30.5cm) x Dia.1.875”(4.75cm.) Dentou, or "traditional," kokeshi hail from the northeastern part of Japan known as the Tohoku region. Tohoku is comprised of Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Iwate, Miyagi, & Fukushima Prefectures. They are colorfully painted (or bare, in the case of one Nambu-kei kokeshi from Iwate) wooden dolls of female gender that have been around since at least the Edo Pe ...click for details

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