Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi, Usaburo, Japan.

Beautiful and stylish kokeshi made by Usaburo.

Dimensions: height 28 cm, diameter 9 cm.

The kokeshi features a minimalist design and is adorned with a motif of leaves in stunning autumn colors.

A golden label is present on the doll, naming Usaburo as the winner of the Kokeshi Awards.

The bottom bears a label with the maker's signature.

"Kokeshi" are traditional Japanese wooden dolls with a simple, cylindrical shape, a round head, and a flower motif or painted design. These dolls originated in northern Japan and are often handcrafted from wood. Kokeshi dolls are known for their charming simplicity and are considered folk art. They are popular as collectibles and decorative items, and each region in Japan may have its own unique style of Kokeshi doll. The dolls are often associated with wishes for good fortune and are sometimes given as gifts.