Chikara Onuma, Craftsman Chikara Onuma (1927-2018) Lineage: Naruko Teacher: Chikai Onuma Height: Approximately 18cm Base Diameter: Approximately 4.2cm Weight: Approximately 155g This is one of the items collected as a hobby by my uncle (still alive), who is a kokeshi enthusiast. It was displayed and stored on a glass board. There are no noticeable stains or scratches, but it has the charm of the wood that suggests its age. Please purchase with your understanding. ◎Includes shipping 【Naruko Kokeshi】 Naruko kokeshi are traditional crafts that have been nurtured along with the hot spring culture in the Naruko Onsen area of Miyagi Prefecture, and are a symbol of the culture woven by hot springs, wood, and people. Quiet and powerful, gentle—red, black, and yellow coloring, Chrysanthemum patterns drawn on the body, The techniques of the woodturners and the memories of the land are engraved.