Maiko, Yamamura Kōka, 1924
Yamamura Koka, portraitYamamura KokaJapanese, 1942

Maiko

1924 · Print

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Minneapolis Institute of Art

Minneapolis, United States

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About the work

A maiko is an apprentice geisha (or geiko in Kyoto) usually aged 15 to 20 years old. The education takes several years, in which course they also perform songs, dance, and play the shamisen (a three-stringed instrument) for visitors.

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2002.161.52

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