Kokeshi doll

The Kokeshi dolls are simple wooden dolls with no arms or legs that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for children in Japan.  They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body often has floral and/or ring designs painted in red, black, and sometimes green, purple, blue, or yellow inks, and covered with a layer of wax. 

They measure approximately 25cm tall and 5-6cm wide.