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Noboru Wagatsuma | 我妻昇

Tsubaki-Kokeshi No. 2 | One of a Kind

Tsubaki-Kokeshi No. 2 | One of a Kind

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Bark as frame. Colour as core.

Wagatsuma-san's Tsubaki No. 2 is a Togatta that breaks with the classic form: the natural bark of the camellia wood wraps around the figure like a coat, revealing the painted heartwood surface. Floral motifs in red, green and yellow on a light ground. A piece that shows what wood brings with it by nature – and what an artist like Wagatsuma-san makes of it.

Camellia wood, turned entirely by hand. One of a kind.

  • Height: approx. 21 cm
  • Wood: Tsubaki (camellia)
  • Materials: dyes, pigments, sumi ink
  • Origin: Japan
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Noboru Wagatsuma

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Noboru Wagatsuma 我妻昇

Noboru Wagatsuma combines the traditional language of Togatta Kokeshi with modern motifs, unusual silhouettes and expressive colour. His former career as a singer-songwriter continues to resonate through his work, giving many pieces a distinctive and often surprising character.
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