This is a spectacular kokeshi by maybe one of the most famous kokeshi makers of all times. She wears a lovely blue kimono with beautiful kanzashi (hair ornament). This is a rare piece! Height: 31 cm Sansaku Sekiguchi was born in 1925 and he is the only certified Master of Creative Kokeshi by the Japanese Government. He even has his own museum in Gunma. He won numerous awards including three times the prestigious Prime Minister Award! His kokeshi are amongst the most popular and sought after by collectors all over the world making them highly expensive. Sekiguchi-San passed away in 2018. His sons, Toa, Toshio and his daughter Izumi now also make kokeshi quite successfully winning many prizes at contests. Please assess the kokeshi carefully before bidding. She misses a hair ornament. Fakapapa is a website specialized in trading kokeshi and we are based in the European Union.