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Tsubaki-Kokeshi No. 15 | One of a Kind

Tsubaki-Kokeshi No. 15 | One of a Kind

249,00 EUR
249,00 EUR
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Blindfold. Daruma. Open question.

Wagatsuma-san's Tsubaki No. 15 is the most enigmatic Kokeshi in the series. The Tama-ire figure wears a blindfold – an unusual element in the Kokeshi tradition. A small child's face crowns the top; floral motifs in blue and black rise upwards through all segments.

Wagatsuma-san leaves the meaning of the blindfold open. Blind trust? Chance? Inner vision? The answer belongs to the collector.

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

  • Height: approx. 23 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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