I have been collecting these little wooden dolls for years. They are not often easy to find and I have to actually FIND them, I don't go on ebay looking for them...
I found two this week and though they are newer and not vintage like my others, I simply fell in love the dragon fly one so had to get them both!
here is some info about Kokeshi!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokeshi
they are about 6" tall
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