Huge Exclusive Vintage Kokeshi Doll by Issetsu Kuribayashi (54cm/21 inches)

This huge exclusive vintage creative kokeshi was made by the two-times Prime minster award winner master Kuribayashi Issetsu (1926-2011). Her titled is “花” which in Japanese means flower and it’s easy to tell why – her splendid natural wood colored body was masterfully painted with floral patterns in green, red and black by Issetsu san.

Master Kuribayashi Issetsu was born in Yonezawa City in Yamagata prefecture in 1926. He’s considered one of the founding fathers of creative kokeshi dolls and he has won almost every possible award for his beautiful creations. He began his career in 1955 and he is also featured in the Nuremberg Toy Museum in Germany alongside master Watanabe Masao.

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

Height: 54cm / 21 inches