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

This winter wooden doll depicts a girl with a scarf.

This rare vintage kokeshi bears the signature of the creator on the bottom.

Dimensions: height 28 cm, diameter 6 cm. In good condition.

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

His creations are very popular and sought after by collectors worldwide.

"Kokeshi" are traditional Japanese wooden dolls with a simple, cylindrical shape, a round head, and a floral 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.