Kokeshi, Japanese Folk Toy, Naruko-kei

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Pre 1980: item #414368
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Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 17". This is an example of the "Naruko-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan was Moriya Kazuo, who was born on Septemeber 4th, 1928 (Showa 3.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1970's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which can be accessed through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, Japanese Folk Toy, Naruko-kei

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Pre 1980: item #414366
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Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 16.75". This is an example of the "Naruko-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan was Akiyama Tadao, born on November 7th, 1932 (Showa 17.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1970's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, whch can be accessed through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, Japanese Folk Toy; Tougatta-kei

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Pre 1980: item #414353
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Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 13.5". This example is of "Tougatta-kei" tradition, generally made in Miyagi Prefecture. But, this particular artisan, Ouhara Masakichi, lived in the city of Noboribetsu in Hokkaido. Ouhara-san was born in 1907 and passed away on June 8th, 1982 (Showa 57.) The doll was made in November of Showa 51 (1976.) For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog which can be accessed through our Trocadero homepage.

Oaxaca, Mexico Folkart Grasshopper Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #413885
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Talented Oaxacan artisan Edilberto Cortes has carved this large, brightly painted grasshopper. It has a green patterned body and legs, with its back painted in two sections, one rosy-pink and one blue, both with a detailed overlay pattern. Long antennae are red and black stripes. Approximate dimensions: 16" Long x 11" Wide x 10" High. It would love to hop into your folkart collection.

Oaxaca, Mexico Folkart Devil on Bike Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #413875
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Talented Oaxacan artisan of long standing, Martin Melchor has created this playful Devil on a bike. The Devil is the requisite red, with a black beard and green eyes. His horns are red and green stripes. He is sporting blue shorts with stripes and turquoise sneakers. The bike is bright blue with red dots and wheels. The Devil and bike are two separate carvings (the wheels on the bike move). Approximate dimensions: 10" Long x 4" Wide x 11" High

Oaxaca, Mexico Folkart Iguana Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #413867
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Susano Morales, popular and talented Oaxacan artisan, has carved this large, handsome purple iguana. It has green, gold, fuchsia, yellow and pink geometric designs on its back and tail, all accented with black.The legs have a black geometric pattern with turquoise and lavender, punctuated with yellow dots. Approximate dimensions: 16" Long x 15" Wide x 5" High

Oaxaca, Mexico Folkart Dog Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #413858
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A master of detail, much sought-after Oaxacan artisan Eleazar Morales has created this wonderful lying dog. The style is known as a "hang dog," which is a carving that lies flat with its head hanging over the edge of a shelf and looks down. The body of the very curious dog is a mottled mocha tan accented with darker mocha and rust free-form markings. The face is highlighted with tan around the eyes, nose and mouth. Lots of detail is evident on the eyes and nose. See second photo for a full bo... Click for details

Oaxaca, Mexico Folkart Iguana Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #413843
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Mario and Reina Castellanos, well-known Oaxacan artisans, have created this handsome cream-colored iguana. It has a dark green and black geometric design down the back and tail, with a blue edge. There is a purple design mid-body and on the legs a blue and green design. The feet are black with red nails. The iguana has a beautiful, flowing tail, a signature of the Castellanos. Approximate dimensions: 14" Long x 11" Wide x 4" High.

Oaxaca, Mexico Folkart Hyena Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #409107
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This snarling hyena has been created by Eleazar Morales, highly acclaimed Oaxacan artisan. The animal is mottled gray with freeform dark and light green markings, plus body accents in black . The face has startling green eyes, a rust dotted nose, very sharp teeth, and purple inside the ears. The artist has depicted the hyena with a big fluffy gray tail. Approximate dimensions: 11" Long x 7" Wide x 9" High.

Oaxaca, Mexico Folkart Bush Baby Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #408792
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Master artisan Eleazar Morales has created this playful Bush Baby, which is astride mottled greenery. The carving is rust-colored with freeform lighter rust and peach freeform markings. The gray face is surrounded with black and the large ears are tan with rust stripes. And who could miss those big orange, red-rimmed eyes! Its nose is purple and black dots, for added creativity. The Bush Baby seems to be looking for the next place to make one of its famous long jumps. Approximate dimension... Click for details