Vintage Maiko Kokeshi Doll

Vintage Maiko Geisha Kokeshi (Pre-1960s)

This delightful vintage kokeshi stands 15 cm tall and features a nodding head, characteristic of dolls made before the 1960s. She is beautifully hand-painted, with her original kanzashi hair ornaments and a delicate umbrella in hand.

Often referred to as a Maiko kokeshi, she represents an apprentice geisha—young women in training who perform traditional Japanese arts such as dance, music, and song before becoming full geisha.

A lovely and well-preserved example of early kokeshi craftsmanship, she remains in excellent condition for her age.