Sosaku kokeshi “Spirit of Wheat” by Kishi Sadao – 49,5 cm
This Kokeshi, awarded in 1960, celebrates the Wheat Festival in Kurobe Gorge, with wheat as the central motif. The doll is lathe-turned and features a flowing form, with the body divided into sections that highlight the kimono through the “Shou sugi ban” burning technique, creating a three-dimensional effect. What we really find amazing is the way the artisan represents of the kimono that seems to gently wrap around the doll’s body, with the wood carved in a way that reflects the natural folds and movement of heavy silk. The waist is accentuated by a ring of different wood, and the face features angled eyes with a simple suggestion of lips. The hair is styled in a complex manner and falls on both sides of the face. The doll is signed by the artist and bears his red impressed stamp on the bottom.
Kishi Sadao (1932–1998) was a renowned master, known for his creative Kokeshi dolls. He was a key figure in the Sosaku (creative) Kokeshi Movement, receiving numerous awards, including the Prime Minister’s Award, and gaining recognition for elevating Kokeshi to a respected art form.
Source: mingeiarts
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