Vintage Gumma kokeshi made by Kazuo Takamizawa (1927-)

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: 14cm

Weight: 230g

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