This is a charming set of seven vintage Japanese wooden Kokeshi-style dolls with painted faces and colorful floral clothing. The man and woman shown first have heads that bob, and the other five dolls are stationary. The varied shapes and sizes make a coordinated folk-art display.
Approx. Size: Tallest doll 3¾ inches high; next tallest about 3½ inches. Smaller dolls approximately 2¼–2½ inches high. Please see the measurement photos.
Kokeshi originated as wooden souvenirs of northern Japan's hot-spring villages, where different towns developed distinctive shapes and painted designs. These painted dolls are a later souvenir interpretation of that tradition.
CONDITION: Light scratches, scattered paint and finish wear, and age-related discoloration to the wood. The dolls vary in design and wear. See photos for details.
