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Kokeshi, Japanese Folk Toy, Naruko-kei browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese: Pre 1980: item # 414366 Please refer to our stock # PNK-6 when inquiring.
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| Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 16.75". This is an example of the "Naruko-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan was Akiyama Tadao, born on November 7th, 1932 (Showa 17.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1970's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, whch can be accessed through our Trocadero homepage. | ||
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