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What is the meaning of kokeshi dolls?

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What is the meaning of kokeshi dolls?
The meaning of the term "kokeshi dolls” refers to Japanese dolls carved out of wood. Typically, the dolls depict men or women. You can easily identify them by their round heads and cylindrical armless bodies. On 1stDibs, find a range of kokeshi dolls.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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"Kokeshi" Doll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

"Kokeshi" Doll
$243 Sale Price
74% Off
Naruko Kokeshi Doll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Dolls
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Naruko Kokeshi Doll
$188 Sale Price
83% Off
Tall 12" Japanese Kokeshi Doll
Located in Fairfield, CA
A tall vintage Japanese kokeshi doll. Made of wood with a lovely hand painted design of red flowers.
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Tall 12" Japanese Kokeshi Doll
Located in Fairfield, CA
A tall vintage Japanese kokeshi doll. Made of wood with a lovely hand painted floral design in red
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Kokeshi Doll XL Wood Japan Showa Period 36cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage and large hand made and painted kokeshi doll from the late Showa period (1926-1989), large
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Large Kokeshi Doll XL Solid Wood Japan Showa Period 37cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large hand made and painted kokeshi doll from the late Showa period (1926-1989), XL size of 37cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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