This is a special Vintage Kokeshi by Sansaku Sekiguchi. The kokeshi has a powerful look. There is a nice balance between simple design and the natural wood. With only a few details her face and kimono is beautifully shaped. This is a rare find and a great opportunity to add her to your collection.
Height: 33 cm
Diameter foot: 9,2 cm
Weight: 679 g.
Style: Creative - Sosaku - Gumma
Signed by the artisan: Yes
Please look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item.
Short Bio Sansaku Sekiguchi (1925 - 2018)
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.
