Origin : Japan
Made of : porcelain - potery
Classification : things / toys
Maker : ?
About "kokeshi doll" (kokeshi - こけし) :
Kokeshi are traditional wooden dolls from the north of Japan (Tohoku region). They have a very simple design with no arms or legs, a bit like bowling pins. They are not used as toys but as a decoration. The style of kokeshi varies depending on the area or town where they are produced.