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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 # 414467 Please refer to our stock # PNK-18 when inquiring.
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| Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 6.5". This is an example of "Naruko-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Oonuma Hideo, who was born on february 17th, 1930 (Showa 5.) It is not dated, but was most likely made in the 1970's or 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi,please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero website. | ||
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