Vintage Japanese Creative Kokeshi Babysitter (Komori) Wooden Doll – 9cm

An exquisite piece of late Showa-era folk art, this vintage 1970s Sosaku (Creative) Kokeshi doll depicts a traditional Komori—a young babysitter carrying a sleeping baby safely on her back. Standing 9cm tall, this figurine features detailed hand-painted accents, including a tall topknot adornment decorated with a bright red autumn maple leaf (momiji), a small orange hair bead, and artistic white calligraphic brushwork across her patterned kimono.

Key Features

• Era: Circa 1970s (Showa Era)

• Subject: Komori (Young Babysitter with sleeping baby)

• Style: Creative / Sosaku Kokeshi

• Material: Hand-turned natural wood with vivid hand-painted pigments

• Dimensions: 9 cm tall

• Special Details: Maple leaf headpiece ornament, orange hair accent, tied headscarf (tenugui), sleeping baby detail, and artistic black and white kimono calligraphy

Condition

Excellent Vintage Condition. The wood remains bright and smooth with crisp, clean color preservation. Painting details—including the subtle facial features and fine calligraphy—are sharp and well-preserved. Free of major cracks or noticeable wear.