Sekiguchi Sansaku Vintage Kokeshi Doll – Papa no Boshi (21cm/8.2 inches)

This cute kokeshi doll was made and signed by master Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018).

The title of this doll is パパの帽子 (Papa no Boshi) which means “Dad’s Hat”. It shows an adorable child who is trying on dad’s clothes and hat, which are naturally way too big and thus cover the child’s entire head and body.

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 artist in her own right. He has won the prestigious prime minister award three times for his beautiful and unique dolls.

In mint condition. Comes in the original box with the original wooden sign.

Height: 21cm (8.2 inches)