Unique Neko Kokeshi made by Oki Yasunobu (1955-)

This is an unique Neko (Cat) kokeshi! She wears a lovely blue kimono that is decorated with Asagao flowers (Morning glory flowers). The master of Oki Yasunobu was Sansaku Sekiguchi!

Height: 21cm

Weight: 270g

1955
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture Graduated from the Sokei Academy of Fine Art and Design Became a member of the Japan Kokeshi Crafts Association

1982
Became a pupil of Sekiguchi Sansaku and began to make creative kokeshi dolls

1984
Won the Governer of Gunma Prize in the National Kokeshi Contest

1985
Won the Governer of Miyagi Prize in the National Kokeshi Contest

1988
Won the Minister for Education, Culture and Science Prize in the National Kokeshi Contest

1993
Won the Minister for Transport Prize in the National Kokeshi Contest

2002
Won the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry Prize in the National Kokeshi Contest

2014
Won the Prime Minister award in the National Contest