Exclusieve Vintage Kijiyama Kokeshi by Takani Yohachi (1907-1994)

Takano Yohachi was born in Nou town in Niigata prefecture and he has loved painting since he was a child. Later he moved to Tokyo, During these years he also mastered the art of Yuzen dyeing which is traditionally used for kimono. After the war he settled in Yuzawa town where he started showing interest in traditional kokeshi dolls and woodworking.

Height: 13cm

Weight: 50g

Please look carefully at the pictures to determine the condition of the kokeshi. The paint off the eyes and hair is a little faded.