Rare Vintage Sosaku kokeshi by Toa Sekiguchi (1942-)

This vintage, hand-carved Sōsaku (creative) kokeshi doll by award-winning Japanese master artisan Toa Sekiguchi (born 1942). The wooden doll showcases a classic chubby, rounded silhouette with a distinct oversized head and a serene, minimalist face characterized by thin, peaceful closed eyes. Her body is decorated in a traditional yet stylized kimono featuring a bold, reddish-pink Asanha (hemp leaf) geometric pattern on the sleeves and sides. A central, wide obi (sash) wraps around her waist, meticulously painted with delicate black, green, and red criss-cross detailing against a natural wood backdrop, exemplifying Sekiguchi's renowned capability to balance subtle natural wood grain with vibrant, painterly patterns.

Height: 23,5cm

Weight: 960g

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