Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Ninjya Red by chie (k12-4305R)
Ninja is kind of Spy from Kamakura era to Edo era in Japan.
The kokeshi express Ninja that is handcraft.
Ninja is famous around the world because of movie and Manga in Japan.
The craftperson is Chie who has many lovery works.
Material/Wood
H12/W6.5/D6.5cm
made in Japan
Their origin was in Edo era (1603A.D. - 1867A.D.) as souvenirs for the injured at hotsprings.
Since then kokeshi craftsmen's skills to make grains and paint was so developed that kokeshis became ornamental dolls.