Puppet (2) - Wood - 1990-2000

A pair of Japanese Kokeshi dolls! Styled as geishas with straight-cut bangs, these pieces are crafted from solid wood and finished with hand-painted details in traditional *urushi* (lacquer). One doll wears a deep blue kimono with a red *obi* (sash), adorned with hand-painted white plum blossoms, and features a red *dango*-style hair ornament. The other doll, in a natural, unvarnished wood tone, wears a yellow kimono with plum blossoms painted along the hem, exuding a gentle, understated charm. Their facial features are rendered with an endearing, whimsical quality. Each doll bears a maker’s mark on the base; they stand approximately 9–10 cm tall and have a satisfying, substantial weight.