Vintage Creative Kokeshi By Issetsu Kuribayashi (1924-2011)

Cute girl totaley tucked in against the the snow.

Issetsu Kuribayashi was born in Yonezawa City, he is considered has one of the founders of the Sosaku kokeshi. He has won every major award given over the years with his dolls. He began his career in 1955 and is featured in the Nuremberg Toy Museum in Germany. Many of his works were unique designs.

 Height: 15cm

Weight: 160g

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