Kokeshi doll vintage creative by master Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018) titled 太公望 (Taikobo) which means “Angler”.

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. The hat has one wood-eye. Comes with the original box, wooden sign and “fishing pole” as can be seen the picture.

Height: 17cm / 6.7 inches