Japanese Wood Kokeshi Doll Vtg Iwate Hanamaki Lion Dance Shishi Odori KF713 cherry blossoms Tear on the paper and

Tear on the paper and the fabric cover

The wood's natural knots and grain are accentuated by a medium brown stain and clear varnish

8 cm thick

Stone (marble or onyx)

Words: Zenshoji Temple

Japanese Wood Kokeshi Doll Vtg Iwate Hanamaki Lion Dance Shishi Odori KF713 cherry blossoms Tear on the paper andJapanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Figurine This vintage Japanese wooden kokeshi doll figurine represents a performer of the Shishi Odori, a regional folk performing art from Hanamaki (Iwate prefecture). Their costume consists of a black and blue cape, and a black mask of a deer, similar to a lion dance's mask. The performer is playing the drums while dancing. The doll comes in a paper box. Kokeshi dolls are traditional toys that can easily be used for