This is a Jyomon Dogu kokeshi doll, by Muchihide ABO Rokuchihide Abo (1950-) who is a Tsugaru style kokeshi craftsman in Tohoku, Japan.
Dogu is a clay figurine, which was made during the Jomon period (13000-2300 years ago) in Japan.

It is said that the Dogu, which was excavated in Aomori prefecture, is wearing something like snow goggles. This kokehi is wearing a big glasses on the head.

He made this style kokeshi due to the heritage registration of Jomon remains from the prehistoric site in 2021. He said that he had the Jomon idea before registration, but he was waiting for the memorial day for his hometown.

Because every kokeshi was made by hand, the expression of each doll is slightly different.

craftsman: Muchihide Abo
style: Tsugaru
He was born in 1950 in Aomori. He had a opportunity to make kokeshi at junior high school's club. From 1966, he started learning woodwork under the guidance of Zenji Sato who was a kokeshi craftsman. It was said that he started making kokeshi dolls from 1969. He is the master of Masafumi Abo who is his son.

Approx. dimensions
-Height: 9.5cm/3.74inch
- diameter: head 4.5cm/1.77inch, base 4.5cm/1.77inch
- weight : 56.5g
- finished with lacquer

Please consider the following:
- Our Kokeshis are painted with water colors, so they can be easily damaged by water. Please use a dry cloth to clean it.
- Our kokeshi are made of wood, so please avoid exposure to direct sunlight or heat. Humidity may damage the kokeshi. Please avoid excess moisture. (especially direct air from the air conditioner damages to the kokeshi dolls.)

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