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Tsubaki-Kokeshi No. 5 | One of a Kind

Tsubaki-Kokeshi No. 5 | One of a Kind

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Daruma hat. Quiet face. Prussian blue.

Wagatsuma-san's Tsubaki No. 5 wears a cup-shaped Daruma hat that almost seems to crush the Kokeshi – and yet the face beneath remains completely calm. This tension between above and below, between fierceness and composure, makes the piece one of the most idiosyncratic in the entire series.

The body is painted with floral motifs in Prussian blue. The raw bark base forms the finish – untouched, grounded.

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

  • Height: approx. 17.5 cm with hat, approx. 11 cm without
  • Wood: Tsubaki (camellia)
  • Materials: dyes, pigments, sumi ink
  • Origin: Japan
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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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