Rare Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi by Hiroe Fukushima, 1975, Japan.

Beautifully creative (sosaku) kokeshi made by Hiroe Fukushima in 1975.

This rare vintage kokeshi bears the signature of the creator.

Dimensions: height 23 cm, diameter 9 cm. The back of the head shows an age-related crack in the wood.

"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 handmade from wood. Kokeshi dolls are known for their charming simplicity and are considered folk art. They are popular as collectibles and decorative items, with each region in Japan having its own unique style of Kokeshi doll. The dolls are often associated with wishes for good luck and are sometimes given as gifts.