Owner: HWMC
Catalogue #: 2AS-OTHR-22
Ritual Symbolism
Japan 'Geisha' Doll
Japan
Japanese
Silk, paint, plaster, wood, fabric, paper, rope fiber
Early 20th century
Height: 24.5 in; Width: 15.75 in; Depth: 15.75 in
Other – Ritual Symbolism
This hand-made Geisha doll is wearing a ceremonial embroidered kimono, with a kotsuzumi held by the right hand and a fan raised in the left hand. In Japan, Geishas are attractive Japanese women who entertain through a variety of means, such as dancing, singing, and conversation.