Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan
Located in Den Haag, NL
In Ainu spirituality, bears and other animals are considered vehicles for the divine.
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Materials
Wood
Ainu Bear
1960s Japanese Signed Ainu Hokkaido Wooden Bear Carving Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
The history of the Ainu bear is intertwined with the Ainu's spiritual beliefs and way of life.
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Ainun Black Bear Hand Carved Wood Sculpture with Glass Eyes
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Ainun Black Bear Hand Carved Wood Sculpture with Glass Eyes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A traditional Ainu bear carving typically depicts a black bear with stylized features, often emphasizing its strength and significance in Ainu culture.
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Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
The history of the Ainu bear is intertwined with the Ainu's spiritual beliefs and way of life.
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Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Bear 1980s
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Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Bear 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an object of a person from Hokkaido prefecture in Japan. They are called Ainu. This object is all hand carved. It was made around 1980s in Showa era. It is made with wood. ...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities
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Wood
20th century Large Ainu Carved Wood Bear with Cub, Hokkaido, Japan
Located in LEGNY, FR
Carved wooden bear, originating from the Ainu culture of Hokkaido, Japan.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 20th century Ainu Japanese style bear statue, wood carved. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk.
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20th century Japanese Hand Carved Wooden Bear, 1960s
Located in LEGNY, FR
A beautifully hand-carved wooden bear sculpture from Japan, dating to the 1960s and inspired by traditional Ainu craftsmanship from Hokkaido.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Animal Sculptures
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Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period
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H 17 in W 22 in D 10.5 in
Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ainu Bear with baby and fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa period.
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Hand Carved Wooden Ainu Bear Japan 1950s Hokkaido Kibori Kuma
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful carved wooden bear from the Hokkaido region. Hand carved by the Ainu people, exceptional, good quality carving.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Huge Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear, Ainu People
Located in South Burlington, VT
Many Ainu carved wooden statues in particular bears known as Higuma to sell as souvenirs.
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1960’s Japanese Wood Carving Bear /Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
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H 11.82 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in
1960’s Japanese Wood Carving Bear /Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
By Japanese Studio
Located in London, Lambeth
The wooden Bear is an Ainus artisan hand carved from the mid century indigenous people of northern Japan living and practicing art on the of Hokkaido Cc1960’s.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
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Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
The material is wood, and the eyes are made of glass, catching the light and giving the bear a lively sparkle. In Japan, wooden bear carvings are deeply connected to the culture and...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
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Japanese Huge Hand-Carved Wooden Bear with Salmon, Ainu People
Located in South Burlington, VT
Many Ainu carved wooden statues in particular bears known as Higuma to sell as souvenirs.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
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Japanese Bears Fine PAIR Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Grasping Salmon Ainu
Located in South Burlington, VT
Many Ainu carved wooden statues in particular "bears" known as Higuma to sell as souvenirs.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Japan Mid Century Modern Ainu Japanese Bear, Higuma and Salmon Fish
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, fine old medium scale carving of a bear, Higuma, grasping a salmon fish, carved by the Ainu people of Northern Japan (Hokkaido Island).
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Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear Ainu 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture
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H 5.52 in W 5.91 in D 9.45 in
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear Ainu 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a Japanese bear. It is mainly manufactured in Hokkaido, Japan. It is a wood carving made from 1930 to 1950. The eyes are made of glass....
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
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