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Kokeshi, Japanese Folk Toy, Naruko-kei browse these categories for related items... All Items: Artisan and Design:Folk Art: Pre 1990: item # 414372 Please refer to our stock # PNK-26 when inquiring.
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| Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 5.125". This is an example of the "Naruko-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. This particular shape was called an "ezuko" (Basket child) in the local Miyagi vernacular. The artisan was Oyama Kesaki, who was born on March 25th, 1940 (Showa 15.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which can be accessed through our Trocadero homepage. | ||
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