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.

Large Kokeshi Doll

Asian Hand Carved Trunk

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Large Kokeshi Doll XL Solid Wood Japan Showa Period 37cm

$314

H 14.57 in Dm 3.55 in

Large Kokeshi Doll XL Size Wood Japan Showa Period 38cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful large hand made and painted kokeshi doll from the late Showa period (1926-1989), XL size

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Large Kokeshi Doll XL Size Wood Japan Showa Period 38cm

$315

H 14.97 in Dm 3.75 in

Large Kokeshi Doll XL Size Hand Painted Wood Japan Showa 48cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful large hand made and painted kokeshi doll from the late Showa period (1926-1989), XL size

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Large Kokeshi Doll XL Size Hand Painted Wood Japan Showa 48cm

$339

H 18.9 in Dm 4.34 in

Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

Located in Vienna, AT

believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi dolls in our other listings.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

$790

H 20.5 in Dm 6 in

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed

Located in Vienna, AT

believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi dolls in our other listings.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed

$590

H 19 in Dm 5 in

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

Vintage Kokeshi Doll XL Wood Japan Showa Period 36cm

$314

H 14.18 in Dm 3.94 in

Recent Sales

20th Century Japanese Hand Painted Large Kokeshi Doll by Abe Hiroshi

Located in Paris, FR

Japanese traditional kokeshi doll signde by Abe Hiroshi (1898-1984). He is on of the kokeshi

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood

20th Century Japanese Hand Painted Large Kokeshi Doll by Abe Hiroshi

H 17.13 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Collection of Rare Large-Size Vintage Kokeshi Dolls

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A collection of six circa 1950s wood Kokeshi dolls, ranging in size from 20“ tall to 26“. These are

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Collection of Rare Large-Size Vintage Kokeshi Dolls

Dm 26 in

Large Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Tamura Noboru, Japan

By Tamura Noboru

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Zena Kruzick. A large modern creative Kokeshi doll by Tamura Noboru, Japan. Tamura

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Tamura Noboru, Japan

H 14 in Dm 5 in

Set of Large Wooden Japanese Kokeshi Dolls, Japan 1950s

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Exceptional set of Large dark wooden 'Kokeshi' ???, ??? dolls, Japan 1950s. These specific kind of

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Maple

Set of Large Wooden Japanese Kokeshi Dolls, Japan 1950s

H 24.41 in Dm 7.09 in

Large Midcentury Traditional Kokeshi Doll from Tsuchiyu, Japan

By Watanabe Chuzo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Midcentury traditional Kokeshi doll from Tsuchiyu, Japan A large classic traditional kokeshi doll

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Midcentury Traditional Kokeshi Doll from Tsuchiyu, Japan

H 18 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

20th Century Japanese Hand Painted Large Kokeshi Doll by Tokunaga Shinichi

Located in Paris, FR

Japanese traditional kokeshi doll signde by Tokunaga Shinichi(1933-). He is on of the kokeshi

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood

20th Century Japanese Hand Painted Large Kokeshi Doll by Tokunaga Shinichi

H 19.3 in W 3.94 in L 19.3 in

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Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good conditi...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

$590

H 18 in Dm 5 in

Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

$690

H 18 in Dm 5.5 in

Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the mid 20th century, covered w...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

$690

H 18 in Dm 5.5 in

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Large Kokeshi Doll For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the large kokeshi doll you’re looking for. Each large kokeshi doll for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, maple and birch. Your living room may not be complete without a large kokeshi doll — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A large kokeshi doll, designed in the mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Large Kokeshi Doll?

Prices for a large kokeshi doll can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $247 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $669.

Questions About Large Kokeshi Doll

What is the meaning of kokeshi dolls?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.