Big Vintage Gumma Kokeshi By Kazuo Takamizawa (1927-)

This kokeshi is wearing a very pretty kimono in warm tones of cherry red. The patterns are pyro-engraved, bringing a slight relief, and the body is decorated with engraved wheats.

Takamizawa-san lives in Maebashi City, in Gunma Prefecture, considered the center of modern Creative Kokeshi doll making. He is a multiple award winner, including the Prime Minister’s Award. 

His early dolls where often left undecorated except for minimal wood burning and incising on the wood. Most of his kokeshi dolls have a carved and stained hair decoration, and mostly with a Mage as a separate piece. He began creating more colorful dolls in the 70s.

Height: 27cm

Weight: 1110g

Please look carefully at the pictures to determine the condition of the kokeshi.