This is a masterwork by one of the most famous kokeshi makers of all time. She is round an chunky. I love them chunky, hope you do to. Special about this one is her hands. Kokeshi often do not have hands and legs. She is different. A joyful well crafted solid kokeshi!
Sansaku Sekiguchi was born in 1925 and he is the only certified Master of Creative Kokeshi by the Japanese Government. He even has his own museum in Gunma. He won numerous awards including three times 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. Sekiguchi-San passed away in 2018. His sons, Toa, Toshio and his daughter Izumi now also make kokeshi quite successfully winning many prices at contests.
Height: 26,5 cm
Diameter foot: 19,7 cm
Weight: 3593 g.
Style: Creative - Sosaku
Signed by the artisan: Yes
Please look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. This kokeshi has some wear, mainly dents.
