Dolls

Dolls

A: Wood cylindrical Doll cut at an angle at top made of smoked heavy grain wood (dark brown) painted red head scarf black bangs black eyebrows almond shaped eyes red almond shaped lips red collar and belt yellow jacket outline white and red collar white well head cross hatch design (ikat style). (Odeko - child's protruding forehead is considered cute). Special wood chosen for artistic purposes has a northern regional association unlike other kokeshi dolls. B: Larger wood cylindrical Doll cut at an angle at top made of smoked heavy grain wood (dark brown) painted red headgear black bangs black eyebrows almond shaped eyes red almond shaped lips red collar and yellow belt green jacket outline white and red collar white well head cross hatch design (ikat style). Condition: Paint is peeling off of face.

1996.010.127