Vintage Kokeshi Wooden Hand Painted Japanese Dolls-Set of 2

Excellent Vintage item pre-owned condition - From Japan and Originally from the northeastern region (Tōhoku-chihō) of Japan, they are handmade from wood, having a simple trunk and head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body often has floral and/or ring designs painted in red, black, and sometimes green, purple, blue, or yellow inks, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs. Since the 1950s, kokeshi makers have signed their work, usually on the bottom and sometimes on the back. - Large is 12" and small is 8" - Handmade and signed on bottom- overal in good vintage condition with minor wear.