This exclusive Vintage Kokeshi is by the Famous Shozan Shido. The doll is a minimalistic work and uses the natural wood to its full potential. The Kokeshi is wearing a mino. This is a type of clothing worn by the farmers and rural people in the mountains to protect them from rain and snow.
Height: 29 cm
Diameter foot: 11,5 cm
Weight: 394 g.
Style: Creative - Sosaku
Signed by the artisan: Yes
Please look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. The kokeshi can rotate loose on heir pin on the platform allowing them to take different positions. Normally they are stuck, but the old glue has lost its strength. The might also be wom paint missing from their collars.
Short Bio of Shido Shozan (1932 - 1995)
Shido Shozan was born in Oita prefecture in 1932. Originally, he was a traditional Yamagata artisan and attended the Chuo University in Tokyo. He later moved to Yonezawa which greatly influenced some of his designs to depict Yonezawa motifs. His later work also often uses the natural wood grain to bring out delicate and beautiful designs. Shido won numerous awards including the prestigious Prime Minister Award. His kokeshi are arguably amongst the most popular, and sought by collectors all over the world making them highly expensive. Shido-San passed away in 1995.
