Vintage rare Tsugaru kokeshi by Sato Zenni 佐藤善二 (1925～1985) From Nuruyu Hot Springs in Aomori. This is Model is called "Tahee".
Sato Zenni born on May 14, 1925, as the second son of Sato Zenkichi and Hana, who were employees of an electric power company in Morita Village, Nishitsugaru County, Aomori Prefecture. His wife, Nobu, also painted kokeshi dolls. He was a sociable man with leadership skills, and played an active role in important positions in the local community. In July 1984, he was hospitalized with chest pains, and in October he was readmitted with heart failure. He recovered and was released, but died of a myocardial infarction on June 20, 1985, at the age of 61.
