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Doll - Artifacts

Description
Kokeshii Doll Turned wood, two pieces, swivel head. Faded red markings on head indicate kerchief, painted black bangs, top knot and side pieces, eyebrows, eyes with upper lid, u-shaped nose, two red dots for mouth. Body has round shoulders, ledge on top, carved groove near bottom indicating a hem, at center front three red feather shaped motifs, signs of faded green leaf motifs. On bottom is black ink kanji: "at Naruko (place), Takahashi Shogo (maker)"
Object ID
1996.010.100