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Posted 11 years ago
mssue64
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I'm not sure but I believe this set is Japanese,any idea what they are called and hope someone can tell me the name signed under bottom and what are the circles on 2 of the doll's head
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Start with "Kokeshi".
This will give you the basic information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokeshi
A youtube:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bGhV2C1WooE
In this blog there's a more detailed description:
http://kokeshiningyo.wordpress.com
Wow! thanks so much,do you know the artist name under the bottom or how old
I have just posted some of my kokeshi dolls.
Yours are lovely
Cheers rose
Thank you love your dolls!
Hi these are indeed Kokeshi dolls. They are the traditional form, from left to right, (1) Tsugaru Kokeshi by Kojima Toshiyuki he was born in 1949 and apprenticed under the Zenji Sato (2) Naruko Kokeshi appears to be signed by Korenobu or Koretaka Kakizawa (signatures are very similar) and (3) Zao Kokeshi by Umeki Shoichi he was born in 1929 and his Master (instructor) was Buntaro Kanayama. It's a nice example of his Kokeshi with the Okappa hair design. - Hope this helps Soulportal
Sorry forgot to tell you the circles on top of the dolls head is called Janome and it is a traditional design, it means "Snake Eye".
Wow! wonderful information,thank you Soulportal sooooo much have a wonderful weekend!!!!!!!!!
These are sweet! I love the uniqueness of these dolls. Soul portal, that is wonderful info!
Your welcome mssue, thanks Jewels have a great weekend ;}