Rare Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi by Shozan Shido (1932-1995), Japan.

Dimensions: height 29.5 cm, diameter 6 cm.

This winter-themed wooden doll depicts a girl with a scarf around her head.

This rare vintage kokeshi bears the maker's signature on the bottom and is in good condition.

Shozan Shido has won numerous awards with his kokeshi, including the prestigious Prime Minister Award.

His creations are highly sought after worldwide by collectors.

"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.