Sekiguchi Sansaku Vintage Kokeshi – Yokobue (21.5cm/8.4 inches)

This pretty kokeshi doll was made and signed by master Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018). She’s titled 横笛 (Yokobue) which is a Japanese side flute (like Shinobue or Ryuteki). She’s giving a very calming and soothing effect. If you listen very carefully you may be able to hear her flute sound in your imagination 😊

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 great condition with visible marks of age and use. Comes with the original box.

Height: 21.5cm / 8.4 inches