Kokeshi doll vintage by master yamanaka sanpei (1926-1992). Born in yonezawa, yamagata prefecture japan, a graduate of textile engineering school a member of japan kokeshi crafts association and an avid photographer. He won over 20 kokeshi exhibition awards since 1961 as well as photography awards. Among them the most important: the prime minister award in 1979. 26 cms / 10.2 inches. This item is made of wood.