Vintage (1970s) Japanese BURNED WOOD Kokeshi Doll 16cm SIGNED Murakami, Kenichi

Description

This vintage Japanese Kokeshi Doll is a beautiful piece of art that showcases the craftsmanship of Japanese culture. Made from burned wood in the 1970s, it measures 16cm and is signed by the artist Murakami, Kenichi. The doll is handmade and carries the cultural essence of Japan in its design. The provenance of this doll is Matsumori, adding to its historical value. This product is a great addition to any collection of Japanese art and culture.
The doll is sold "as is" and, although in good condition, has a crack in the cheek of the piece. As a vintage piece may have areas that have become worn or damaged due to use over time. Please see pictures for visual details of the doll including crack.
A multi-award winner, Murakami-san was born in Yamagata City. Though his family were well-known woodcraftsmen, Kenichi studied oil painting in the early 1940s, but began training and creating Sosaku Kokeshi by 1946. He primarily creates dolls with minimal decoration, with an emphasis on a variety of woodworking techniques. He is a multi-prize winning artist including the coveted Prime Minister Award.
This artist loved to capture the innocence of a young child. Murakami-san prided himself on producing wonderful, textural pieces created by deep carving and horizontal cut lines to suggest and reinforce the subject. His dolls could be painted, like illustrating the yukata, or left un-ornamented using simple lines to suggest the use of a snow coat, (Mino) during the winter season. Sumi’-e was often employed to capture the spirit of the subject.