Vintage Creative Kokeshi Doll by Masao Watanabe – Donguri No yado (30cm/11.8 inches)

“Donguri No Yado” by Watanabe Masao (1917-2007). He was born in Fukushima prefecture and originally trained as a traditional kokeshi master before switching to creative kokeshi. He won the prestigious prime minster award and his dolls were presented to the Beatles in 1965. He’s one of the few artisans whose work is permanently exhibited at the Nuremberg Toy Museum in Germany and considered to be one of the most influential and prominent creative kokeshi artists ever. Today, his son Yuji Watanabe, and his Grandson Kunihiko Watanabe continue the family tradition of creating wonderful and unique kokeshi dolls.

In good condition with visible marks of age and use. One mark on the hair and some on the bottom of the body. Please inspect the pictures.

Height: 30cm / 11.8 inches