Unique kokeshi by Oki Yasunobu

This is an unique Sosaku kokeshi, only a few where made and all with different details so each doll is one off a kind! The girl is holding here kitten with a lot of love and affection! The master of Oki Yasunobu was Sansaku Sekiguchi! only a few of these kokeshi were made and each with different details.

Tittled: Best friend

Height: 25cm

Weight: 580g

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