・ Hand-carved Kokeshi doll by the 7th Matagoro ・ Hand-painted sumi-e (ink wash painting) on Akita cedar wood ・ Produced with a carving knife, without using a potter's wheel ・ The first Matagoro (Matagoro Onuma, 1824-1889) was the founder of Naruko Kokeshi dolls ・ Currently, the workshop is located in Nango, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture ・ Now known as Matagoro Kokeshi dolls ・ A verse from the Akita folk song "Choja no Yama" and the natural scenery of Akita are depicted ・ No stains or scratches, but it has aged ・ The texture of the wood carving at the time it was made, the knife marks, and the ink painting are in good condition ・ Has the characteristics of the traditional Kijiyama lineage, but is a unique work (Matagoro Kokeshi) ・ Height: Approximately 31cm, body base diameter: Approximately 6.5cm ・ Signature and red seal of the 7th Matagoro Thank you for viewing.