“Do a favor for someone, and get a return favor”. Wood sculpture covered with white wash.

H 22.0 cm,Year.2023
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Yuji Okamoto

1984 -
  • Dolls
  • Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Under $5,500
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Description

Techniques Used

Wooden dolls

Carved wooden dolls (mokuchō ningyō) are made by separately carving the head, torso, and limbs out of paulownia wood. The limbs are then assembled using bamboo pegs. Paulownia has a low sap content, making it less likely to attract insects. It is also lightweight, strong, and does not warp easily, making it an ideal material for doll making.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 70th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
  • Selected
photo “Do a favor for someone, and get a return favor”. Wood sculpture covered with white wash.
“Do a favor for someone, and get a return favor”. Wood sculpture covered with white wash. Yuji Okamoto
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