Vintage Kokeshi Doll by Sekiguchi Sansaku – Yabane (26.5cm/10.4 inches)

Kokeshi doll vintage creative by master Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018). Her title is 矢羽根 (Yanane) which means “Arrow Feathers” and that’s what her beautiful kimono pattern features. In addition to the kimono, her hair is decorated with a cute pink ribbon.

In Japan, some Shinto shrines hold ceremonies named Yabusame in which people shoot arrows from a galloping horse. In addition, arrows are given at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples as a Japanese New Year’s lucky charm.

Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018) is perhaps the most renowned kokeshi master. He’s the only artisan who has ever been certified by the Japanese government as “master of creative kokeshi”. He has a museum in his birth city of Shibukawa in Gunma prefecture and it’s being managed and maintained by his daughter Izumi who is a kokeshi artists in her own right. He has won the prestigious prime minister award three times for his beautiful and unique kokeshi designs.

In near-mint condition condition, comes with the original box and wooden sign.

Height: 26.5cm / 10.4 inches