This is a very special Vintage Kijiyama Kokeshi with the signature on the back of the doll. Takani Yohachi was originally a fine artist/painter. He was a kimono Yuzen artist. Later he started producing kokeshi incorporating his Yuzen skills. This makes him a 'one of a kind' kokeshi artisan. His kokeshi are really sought after by collectors all over the world.
This kokeshi is wearing a beautiful kimono decorated with maple leaves and branches. The doll is made out of a single piece of wood and is dated Showa 43 which corresponds to 1968.
Height: 25,5 cm
Diameter foot: 4,5 cm
Weight: 225 g.
Style: Kijiyama - Traditional
Signed by the artisan: Yes
Please look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. This kokeshi has a little stain on the white part of her kimono.
