Vintage Handmade Kokeshis (4) , signed by Murakami Kenichi 村上けん一 - Wood - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989) 1&2. The two on the right 1. (Small, The farthest right) Snowy girl Dimensions: 5 × 5 × 5 cm Weight: 42 g 2. (Big, Middle-right) Snowy girl Dimensions: 6 × 6 × 6 cm Weight: 65 g The 1 & 2 kokeshi dolls are the creations of Murakami Kenichi. Murakami Kenichi was a kokeshi artisan from Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture. His works often feature simple designs that highlight the lines crafted on the lathe, and he frequently opts for subdued colors. Many of his kokeshi pieces are inspired by the snowy landscapes of Yonezawa. These three dolls truly embody the distinctive characteristics of Kenichi's creations. Artist: Murakami Kenichi 村上けん一 (1929-1991) Born in 1929 in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. 1962: Awarded the Chairman's Prize at the All-Japan Kokeshi Contest. 1962: Awarded the Chairman's Prize at the National Kokeshi Doll Exhibition, Association of Kokeshi Doll Artists. 1963: Awarded the Chairman's Prize at the National Kokeshi Doll Exhibition, Association of Kokeshi Doll Artists. 1964: Awarded the Chairman's Prize at the National Kokeshi Doll Exhibition. 1965: Awarded the Excellence Prize at the National Kokeshi Doll Exhibition. 1966: Awarded the Chairman's Prize at the All-Japan Kokeshi Contest. 1967: Awarded the Chairman's Prize at the Miyagi Prefecture Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman's Prize. 1969: Awarded the Director-General's Prize at the National Kokeshi Doll Exhibition, Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. 1970: Awarded the Prime Minister's Prize at the National Kokeshi Exhibition. 1971: Awarded the Academy Prize at the Modern Kokeshi Academy Exhibition. 1976: Awarded the Minister of Education's Encouragement Prize at the All-Japan Modern Kokeshi Exhibition. 1976: Exhibited in West Germany and the United States. 1991: Posthumously awarded the Prime Minister's Prize at the National Kokeshi Exhibition. Passed away in 1991. 3&4. The two on the left 3. (Girl, Middle-left) Dimensions: 6.3 × 5.6 × 5.6 cm Weight: 76 g 4. (Boy, The farthest left) Dimensions: 6.3 × 5.6 × 5.6 cm Weight: 85 g The 3 & 4 kokeshi dolls are the creations of Takeda Masashi. He was a kokeshi artisan from Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture. Artist: Takeda Masashi 武田まさし (1930-) 1930: Born in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. 1967: Chairman's Award, Shirakawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 1970: Minister of International Trade and Industry Award. 1971: Aomori Forestry Bureau Chief's Award. 1973: Chairman's Award (twice). 1974: Mayor's Award, Maebashi City. 1975: Academy Award, Modern Kokeshi Academy Exhibition. 1988: Recognized as a distinguished technical contributor in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Good condition. While overall in good condition considering their age, they may show slight signs of wear and minor dirt. Please refer to the photos for a closer look. NOITICE The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.