Doll, Sosaku kokeshi (1) - Wood - Japan - 1970-80s (Late Showa) Size 49x10x10cm This is a 1960 award-winning Kokeshi design, celebrating the Wheat Festival in Korobe Gorge. Wheat is appropriately represented as the central motif on this beautifully proportioned doll. Shown is a lathe-turned doll with an undulating form defining the various part of the body. The head shows it’s attachment to the body by a wonderfully formed neck line while the garment shows negative space between each section. The Kimono wheat design is beautifully rendered through wood burning in relief. The face is extremely simple incorporating angled eyes and a suggestion of a nose and lips Please view the photos carefully to judge the quality of this kokeshi