Kokeshi Vintage Creative Doll by Sekiguchi Sansaku (38cm/14.9 inches)

Kokeshi doll vintage creative by master Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018).

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

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

Height: 38cm / 14.9 inches