复古日式创意木娃娃民艺 - 木 - 日本 - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Vintage Japanese Creative Kokeshi & Folk Art Wooden Dolls – Set of 6 – Showa Period

Description
A charming and highly decorative collection of six vintage Japanese wooden folk-art pieces, combining the warmth of traditional kokeshi craftsmanship with the playful creativity of Japan’s post-war souvenir culture.

The collection includes a variety of distinctive designs: a lively child figure carrying small animals and standing on a black wooden base; a pair of cheerful miniature figures mounted against a wooden panel marked with the Japanese characters “Nintai” (忍耐, meaning “patience” or “perseverance”); two figures nestled inside a handwoven-style basket; an imaginative woodland scene featuring anthropomorphic mushrooms; and two round wooden figures with peaceful closed eyes and small hands held in front.

One of the pieces bears the inscription “Mikata Goko” (三方五湖), referring to the scenic Five Lakes of Mikata in Fukui Prefecture. Another appears to bear the inscription “Dogo” (道後), associated with the historic Dogo area of Ehime Prefecture. Such regional references are characteristic of Japanese souvenir folk art produced for domestic travellers during the Showa era.

Each piece is made primarily from turned or carved wood and decorated by hand with painted facial features and additional materials such as straw, cord, fabric, bark and natural fibres. The combination of simple wooden forms, expressive faces and miniature narrative scenes gives the group a warm and unmistakably Japanese character.

The two round figures are particularly appealing, with their serene expressions and compact sculptural form reminiscent of traditional Japanese child or prayer motifs. The mushroom composition, meanwhile, is a delightful example of the whimsical folk-art designs popular in Japan during the mid-to-late 20th century.

These pieces show signs of age and previous display, including surface wear, fading, small scratches, discoloration and wear to the natural fibres and decorative materials. These characteristics are consistent with vintage Japanese folk art and add to their authentic Showa-period appearance. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

A wonderful decorative group for collectors of Japanese kokeshi, Mingei folk art, Showa-period objects, vintage Japanese souvenirs and mid-century Japanese design.

Size
The individual pieces vary in size.
Based on the measurement photographs, the larger works are approximately H 10 × W 9 × D 7 cm.
Approximate total weight: 321 g.

Condition: (Please refer to the photos for details)
- This is a vintage / pre-owned item.
- Due to age and previous use, there may be signs of wear such as scratches, stains, discoloration, or creases.
- Please note that vintage items may have a distinctive smell due to long-term storage or materials used.
Sensitivity to such odors may vary from person to person and from country to country.
- We try to describe the condition as accurately as possible, but perceptions may differ depending on individual standards.
- Colors may appear slightly different depending on your monitor or lighting when the photos were taken.
- Please purchase only if you understand and appreciate the unique characteristics of vintage items.

Shipping
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan by Japan Post or DHL, depending on the circumstances. Delivery normally takes approximately 2–3 weeks.

To help protect the environment, recycled materials such as cardboard and newspapers may be used for packaging.

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