Imperial couple two kokeshis dolls circa 1970 Japan

Couple of kokeshi dolls. Their headdresses refer to the headdresses of the emperor and empress in ancient ceremonies. Signed - unidentified artist. ---- about kokeshis kokeshi appear in the years 1820-40 (end of the edo period). Originally, they were made from scraps of wood by artisans and peasants and sold to the people of the city. The oldest have a keel shape and may have a movable head with red in dominant color. They are originally made of wood (cherry, pear, maple). They were toys for girls, or offered as a token of love or friendship; or symbolized the desire to have a healthy child. The doll comes from a shinto communion with nature (forest / wood / landscape). Shinto places links between landscapes and feminine forms. They are, modesty, discretion, femininity, feminine ideal. A detailed explanation of the art of kokeshis will be given to the purchaser.

Ref. : T4ZCUTZW