DESCRIPTION This is a beautiful Gunma kokeshi made by Sekiguchi Toshio 関口俊夫(1947-?) artist：Sekiguchi Toshio 関口俊夫(1947-?) was born in Gunma where the famous for "創作こけし Sosaku Kokeshi" that is a new "kokeshi" designed by the author's free ideas rather than the traditional form of "kokeshi" He won some art prize. Good condition Dimensions 21 × 12.5 × 12.5 cm Kokeshi are wooden handmade artisanal dolls from Japan. The most prevalent theory is that they appeared during the Tempo period (1830 - 1843) in the mountainous Tohoku region. Initially, they were intended as toys for the children. Later they became popular souvenirs and real decorative items, for some even collector items. NOTICE The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, 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.