Rare vintage Oni kokeshi by Sato Suigai (1920-)

this unique Oni (demon) creative kokeshi doll by the prominent artisan Sato Suigai offers a playful, charming take on traditional Japanese folklore. Crafted from warm, natural wood, the doll features a rounded head topped with a singular, distinctively carved horn. Its face is detailed with simple, burnt-in curly hair and a joyful expression highlighted by a friendly red smile. The body of the doll minimally indicates anatomical details with light, curved lines and finishes at the base with a painted tiger-skin loincloth pattern in orange and black, completing the unmistakable and endearing look of a classic Japanese oni.

Height: 15cm

Weight: 220g

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