Vintage small stone kokeshi doll. This kind of stone kokeshi doll is very rare. In comparison of the traditional Kokeshi made by wood, the stone kokeshi requires more technique to carve. The body still retains the shape of the original stone. In Japan, rocks and stones are considered sacred, often seen as physical manifestations of kami (spirits or deities). Sacred stones, such as those found at shrines, are believed to hold spiritual power and are revered as symbols of divine presence.
