Ainu Wood Carving Kamiy NIPPO Kimekomi Doll Wooden Traditional Craft Ornament

Traditional Kimemoku Doll with beautiful carving in natural wood.

- Material: Wood
- Design: Kimemoku Doll
- Features: Shaped with carved face
- Color: Natural wood
- Style: Traditional Japanese craft
Size: Height 19.6cm, Width 6.6cm

This is a wooden folk art item called a NIPPO Doll from Hokkaido.
In the Ainu language, it means small wooden child.
It is cherished as a protective charm, believed to bring happiness when worn or touched, and to protect from accidents.
It is also known as a regional folk art item handcrafted by inmates at Abashiri Prison as part of their correctional work, in the hope of rehabilitation.
It is also called Ainu Kokeshi or Abashiri Kokeshi.

This is a precious Ainu craft.
As this is a product from several years ago,
there are minor scratches.
It has been stored at home.
We ask for your understanding.

Please refrain from returns.

Thank you for looking.