What is Japanese wood carving?

Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.

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Large Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Linden Wood Japanese Bear Carrying a Fish

$2,165

Large Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Linden Wood Japanese Bear Carrying a Fish

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique Edwardian quality carved linden wood Japanese bear carrying a fish having a large Japanese carved bear carrying a fish on his back standing on carved rock wonderful col...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

20th century Japanese Hand Carved Wooden Bear, 1960s

$639

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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Wood

Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, carved wood, mid 20th Century, Japan

$708

Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, carved wood, mid 20th Century, Japan

Located in Stockholm, SE

Here is an object that is a little different from what we usually have. A Japanese sculpture of a bear holding a salmon. Called Hokkaido Kibori Kuma, which basically means- carved be...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wood Bear 1950s-1970s / Mingei Sculpture

$400

Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wood Bear 1950s-1970s / Mingei Sculpture

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a vintage Japanese hand-carved wooden bear, a traditional folk craft that has long been associated with Hokkaido and remains one of the region’s most recognizable forms of fo...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese Carved Linden Wood Bear

$1,291

Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese Carved Linden Wood Bear

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese carved linden wood bear having two bears standing on carved rocks next to a tree with one carrying a fish.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Japanese Hand-Carved Wooden Bear Sculpture, 20th Century, Home Decor

$1,020

Japanese Hand-Carved Wooden Bear Sculpture, 20th Century, Home Decor

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Japanese Wooden Carved Bear, 20th Century Home decor, interior design and collectibles.

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Decorative Bear Figure, Japanese, Carved Cedar, Kibori Kuma, Folk Art

$1,783

Antique Decorative Bear Figure, Japanese, Carved Cedar, Kibori Kuma, Folk Art

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative bear figure. A Japanese, carved cedar Kibori Kuma, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Huge Hand Carved Wooden Bear Family With Salmon 33 Inches, Signed

$1,850

Japanese Huge Hand Carved Wooden Bear Family With Salmon 33 Inches, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese fine old handmade and hand carved wood bear parent and child "Higuma" carrying their catch of the day a "salmon" fish.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Rare 1930s Japanese Yakumo Carved Wood Bear Sculpture by Toyo Suzuki (1899-1975)

$7,000

Rare 1930s Japanese Yakumo Carved Wood Bear Sculpture by Toyo Suzuki (1899-1975)

Located in 足利市, JP

A museum-grade, pre-WWII Japanese carved wooden bear sculpture by Toyo Suzuki (鈴木東洋, 1899–1975), one of the founding fathers of the celebrated Yakumo School in Hokkaido.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th century Large Ainu Carved Wood Bear with Cub, Hokkaido, Japan

$1,439

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

Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan

$742

Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan

Located in Den Haag, NL

Famously from Hokkaido and northern Japan, this large, intricately hand-carved bear statue with a fish in its maw is a traditional Ainu folk handicraft.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Bear 1980s

$182Sale Price|20% Off

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Japanese Ainu Carved Sugi Wood Bear wi/Salmon, Signed Shōwa Per

$250

Mid-20th Century Japanese Ainu Carved Sugi Wood Bear wi/Salmon, Signed Shōwa Per

Located in Pasadena, TX

The tradition originates with the indigenous Ainu people of northern Japan, who historically revered the brown bear (Higuma) as a powerful deity or spirit A wonderful vintage Japane...

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1990s Japanese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine

$350

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a vintage hand-carved wooden bear from Japan. It was crafted in the mid-Showa period (1950s–1970s) and has long been cherished as a traditional folk craft from Hokkaido.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

1960s Japanese Signed Ainu Hokkaido Wooden Bear Carving Sculpture

$1,750

1960s Japanese Signed Ainu Hokkaido Wooden Bear Carving Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

Highly desirable and sought after, collectors are willing to pay as much as a $25,000 for the rarest of these hand carved Ussuri brown bear. Yet, the history of these carved bears of...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear

$1,550

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear

Located in Niiza, JP

Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden 950(W)× 440(H) × 420(D) [mm] 25kg Estimate Packing Dimensions(Packaged in plywood and wooden frame) 52 CM × 105 CM ×...

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century

$1,500

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century Description: A traditional hand-carved wooden bear from Hokkaido, Japan.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Asian Hand-Carved Walnut Bear Sculpture Signed

$575

Mid-Century Asian Hand-Carved Walnut Bear Sculpture Signed

Located in Dallas, TX

This expressive hand-carved walnut bear sculpture was crafted in Japan circa 1970.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Rare Japanese Old Yakumo Style Faceted Wood Howling Bear / Mingei Folk Sculpture

$3,500

Rare Japanese Old Yakumo Style Faceted Wood Howling Bear / Mingei Folk Sculpture

Located in 足利市, JP

A striking mid-20th-century Japanese carved wood bear sculpture executed in the iconic Yakumo "Faceted" (Mebori) style from Hokkaido.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era

$700

Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

While the image of a wooden bear commonly seen in Japan is a bear with a salmon in its mouth, this different depiction demonstrates the artisan's ingenuity.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish

$760

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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Vintage 1970s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Japanese Huge Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear, Ainu People

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H 18 in W 30 in D 12 in

Japanese Huge Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear, Ainu People

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese fine old handmade and hand-carved large-scale wooden carving of a bear Higuma, cryptomeria (cedar) wood and in large-scale, a large one 30 inches in length.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Large Antique Hand made Hand carved Bear and Salmon

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H 19 in W 15 in D 8 in

Japanese Large Antique Hand made Hand carved Bear and Salmon

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese fine old hand made and hand carved large-scale wooden carving of a bear Higuma grasping a salmon fish, cryptomeria (cedar) wood , signed and dated Showa 53 (1978), Quality:...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Ainu Bear Japan 1950s Hokkaido Kibori Kuma

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H 7.49 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in

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. This bear has a wonderful realism to it, the bear looks a...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Japanese Wooden Bear Sculpture, Hand-Carved Rustic Decor

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H 6.1 in W 10.6 in D 6.7 in

20th Century Japanese Wooden Bear Sculpture, Hand-Carved Rustic Decor

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th-century Japanese wooden bear sculpture is a stunning example of traditional artistry.

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20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

This is referred to as the "Ainu" bear because it is carved solely by the Ainu, the indigenous people of Northern Japan.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei

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H 5.12 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wood carving of a bear. It is a wood carving from the mid-Showa period (1950s-1970s).

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

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

This is an old Japanese wooden carving of a bear, created in the mid‑Showa period (1950s–1970s).

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Bear Family Climbing Tree, Old Japan Handcrafted Sculpture, Mint and Signed

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H 19 in W 17 in D 7 in

Bear Family Climbing Tree, Old Japan Handcrafted Sculpture, Mint and Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Mint and Signed Japanese fine old handmade and hand-carved large-scale wooden carving of a bear family Higuma climbing a tree, cryptomeria (cedar) wood and in large-scale, 19 inche...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear / Wooden Figurine / 1950-1970s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

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H 4.73 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear / Wooden Figurine / 1950-1970s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old wood-carved bear that has been naturally weathered over a long time. It is thought to be made in Hokkaido. Over time, the paint on the surface peels off and turns sli...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Super Large Bear 1950s-1970s / Wood Carving Sculpture Mingei

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H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in

Japanese Old Super Large Bear 1950s-1970s / Wood Carving Sculpture Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese super large wooden carved bear. It is a wood carving from the mid-Showa period (1950s-1970s).

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Agate Bear

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H 3 in W 4 in D 2 in

Agate Bear

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful hand-carved bear sculpture, crafted from natural agate, showcasing a soft interplay of smoky lavender, warm taupe, and translucent crystalline tones. The stone’s organic ...

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2010s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Agate

Japanese Old Wood Carving Large Bear 1920s-1940s/Sculpture Mingei Object

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H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in

Japanese Old Wood Carving Large Bear 1920s-1940s/Sculpture Mingei Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a large Japanese wooden carved bear. It is popular as a folk art mainly in Hokkaido.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Pair Hand Carved Wood Bears

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H 6.5 in W 5 in D 4 in

Japanese Pair Hand Carved Wood Bears

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese fine old handmade and hand carved pair wooden carvings of bears "Higuma" carrying their catch of the day "salmon" fish on their backs.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Pair Carved Bears and Salmon

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H 6.5 in W 5 in D 4 in

Japanese Pair Carved Bears and Salmon

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese fine old handmade and hand carved pair wooden carvings of bears "Higuma" carrying their catch of the day "salmon" fish in their mouths and handcrafted from cryptomeria (ceda...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Big Hand-Carved Bear with Salmon Catch

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H 29 in W 19 in D 8 in

Japanese Big Hand-Carved Bear with Salmon Catch

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese fine old handmade and hand-carved large-scale wooden carving of a bear Higuma grasping a salmon fish, cryptomeria (cedar) wood, signed and mid Showa 1970s.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Old Japanese wooden carved bear/animal figurine/Showa era

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H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 10.04 in

Old Japanese wooden carved bear/animal figurine/Showa era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden bear, likely made during the Showa era in Japan. The industry of carving wooden bears in Hokkaido began to develop around the Taisho era as souvenirs. During the col...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Huge Hand-Carved Wooden Bear with Salmon, Ainu People

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H 16 in W 26 in D 16 in

Japanese Huge Hand-Carved Wooden Bear with Salmon, Ainu People

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese fine old handmade and hand-carved large-scale wooden carving of a bear Higuma grasping a salmon fish, cryptomeria (cedar) wood and in large-scale, a large one 26 inches in l...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture

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H 11.375 in W 19.5 in D 13.25 in

Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A rare large and most impressive rustic midcentury Japanese Ainu hand carved Ussuri Brown Bear sculpture.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint, Hardwood, Art Glass

Japanese Bears Fine PAIR Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Grasping Salmon Ainu

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H 4 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

Japanese Bears Fine PAIR Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Grasping Salmon Ainu

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese fine old handmade and hand-carved pair wooden carvings of a bear Higuma grasping salmon fish, cryptomeria (cedar) wood.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Large Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear 1950s-1970s / Primitive Sculpture

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H 18.12 in W 28.75 in D 15.75 in

Large Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear 1950s-1970s / Primitive Sculpture

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large, old Japanese hand-carved wooden bear. With its dignified stance and overwhelming presence, it is a sculptural work that leaves a strong impression simply by being pl...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Mid Century Modern Ainu Japanese Bear, Higuma and Salmon Fish

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H 11 in W 17 in D 10 in

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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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Wabisabi

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H 7.49 in W 11.42 in D 5.91 in

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a large carved wooden bear made in Japan. It is estimated to have been made between 1950s and 1970s.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Large Bear 1963's / Sculpture Mingei

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H 10.63 in W 17.33 in D 9.85 in

Japanese Old Wood Carving Large Bear 1963's / Sculpture Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old large Japanese wood carving of a bear. It is carved on the back side of the paw that it was made in 1963.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Sitting Bear

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H 17.33 in W 14.18 in D 14.57 in

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Sitting Bear

Located in Niiza, JP

Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden 360(W)× 440(H) × 370(D) [mm] 13kg Estimate Packing Dimensions(Packaged in plywood and wooden frame) 40 CM × 55 CM ×...

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in

Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hand-carved wooden black forest bear, Japan, 1930s. Measures: Height 30 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in

Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hand-carved wooden black forest bear.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japan Antique Big Party Loving Sexy Bear Tanuki, 19th century

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H 44 in W 20 in D 20 in

Japan Antique Big Party Loving Sexy Bear Tanuki, 19th century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, this rare museum quality one-of-a-kind big belly stone bear (actually a Folk Art hero raccoon dog, Tanuki) awaits placement in your favorite garden or indoor space!

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Architectural Models

Materials

Stone

Japanese Folk Art Antique Party Loving Sexy Bear Tanuki, 1920's

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H 7.75 in W 4.5 in D 5 in

Japanese Folk Art Antique Party Loving Sexy Bear Tanuki, 1920's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1195 Japan, this rare hand carved one of a kind big belly hardwood bear(actually a Folk Art hero raccoon dog Tanuki) awaits placement in your special place.

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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Old huge wooden carving of a bear from Hokkaido, Japan/Late 20th century

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H 17.52 in W 27.68 in D 16.54 in

Old huge wooden carving of a bear from Hokkaido, Japan/Late 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Wooden bear carvings once experienced a nationwide boom in Japan, especially during the 1960s and early 70s, as iconic souvenirs from Hokkaido.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Agate Bear Natural Stone Sculpture

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H 2 in W 3.5 in D 1.75 in

Agate Bear Natural Stone Sculpture

Located in Somis, CA

A hand-carved figurine of a walking bear, meticulously fashioned from a single piece of high-quality natural agate. This animal sculpture showcases a highly stylized yet anatomically...

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2010s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Agate

Japanese Carved Bear

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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Carved Bear

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Japanese carved wood bear carrying a salmon in his mouth.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Carved Bear

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H 9 in W 15 in D 7 in

Carved Bear

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Japanese hand carved bear. Hand carved by the Ainu (indigenous peeople of Japan) from the island of Hokkaido.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Japanese Wood Bear

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H 6 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Wood Bear

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Japanese carved wood bear carrying a salmon in his mouth.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Wood Bear

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H 10 in W 18.5 in D 9.5 in

Japanese Wood Bear

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Japanese carved wood bear carrying a salmon in his mouth.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

John Louis Clarke (1881–1970) Hand-Carved Grizzly Bear Sculpture

$6,950

H 5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in

John Louis Clarke (1881–1970) Hand-Carved Grizzly Bear Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

An exceptional hand-carved wooden grizzly bear sculpture by celebrated Blackfeet artist John Louis Clarke (1881–1970), one of the most important Native American wildlife sculptors of...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Bear Group Sculpture

$1,050

H 12 in Dm 12.5 in

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Bear Group Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a ranch house, mountain lodge, or hunt cabin with this beautifully executed early 20th-century animal sculpture. Hand-carved in France circa 1920 from a single block of frui...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950

$425

H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950 A vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerlan...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear

$2,800Sale Price|33% Off

H 9 in W 14 in D 5 in

Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear

Located in Charleston, SC

Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930

$1,545

H 8.67 in W 13.39 in D 4.34 in

Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Wooden strolling bear handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930 A large antique statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switze...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s

$1,145

H 5.52 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s A large vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brien...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Hand-Carved Wood Bear Sculpture, 1970s

$600Sale Price|40% Off

H 6.3 in Dm 2.56 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Hand-Carved Wood Bear Sculpture, 1970s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian hand carved wood bear sculpture by Bern.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz

$1,025

H 2.8 in W 1.56 in D 4.65 in

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz A large statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzer...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large antique 19th century Victorian quality carved Black Forest bear

$2,414

H 12.6 in W 9.06 in D 10.63 in

Large antique 19th century Victorian quality carved Black Forest bear

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large antique 19th century Victorian quality carved Black Forest bear in a seated position, with the original glass eyes, fantastic carved detail throughout, his head lifts to the si...

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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear

$3,400

H 6 in W 9 in D 3 in

Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear

Located in Charleston, SC

Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s

$855

H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in

Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s A vintage statue of a Black Forest walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Bear Figure with Glass Eyes, Germany, circa 1930s

$587

H 5.52 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

Hand Carved Bear Figure with Glass Eyes, Germany, circa 1930s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Hand carved bear sculpture with glass eyes, Germany, circa the 1930s. A beautiful and masterfully hand-carved linden-wood figure of a bear, with glass eyes, highly detailed features...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Midcentury Pottery Bear, Attributed to Tony Evans

$556Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in W 17 in D 7 in

Large Midcentury Pottery Bear, Attributed to Tony Evans

By Tony Evans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large midcentury pottery bear, Attributed to Tony Evans, Well modeled strutting bear. Unmarked.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century

$950

H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 4.53 in

A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century Dimension: Height: 15cm Width: 26cm Depth: 11.5cm Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

mid century modern hand sculpted solid oak Impressionist bear

$285

H 5 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

mid century modern hand sculpted solid oak Impressionist bear

By Austin Enterprises

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid century hand carved solid oak figure of a bear. This modern impressionist sculpture of a bear is in Golden Oak with a rustic patina. This impression sculpture was made ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century German Black Forest Walnut Bear and Fish Carved Wall Sculpture

$3,400

H 16 in W 15.75 in D 8.5 in

19th Century German Black Forest Walnut Bear and Fish Carved Wall Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

This striking antique Black Forest carved wall sculpture depicts a powerful bear clutching a freshly caught fish, rendered with remarkable realism and expressive detail. Carved from ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

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Vintage Life-Size White Resin Rattlesnake Sculpture, circa 1970s

$700

H 9 in W 12 in D 12 in

Vintage Life-Size White Resin Rattlesnake Sculpture, circa 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking vintage sculptural rattlesnake rendered in molded resin, circa 1970s. Measuring approximately 12 inches wide by 12 inches deep and 9 inches high, the piece captures the snak...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

19th Century English Pine Box Hand-Painted as a Georgian Country House

$2,200

H 8 in W 15 in D 8.25 in

19th Century English Pine Box Hand-Painted as a Georgian Country House

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A 19th C. English pine box hand-painted as a Georgian country house, the dovetailed front with sash windows hung with curtains, potted plants, and a pedimented doorcase with fanlight...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Cedar “Gangi” 1860s-1920s / Primitive Wall Art

$600

H 11.82 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in

Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Cedar “Gangi” 1860s-1920s / Primitive Wall Art

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a wooden component from a traditional Japanese tool known as a “Gangi” (雁木), once used in the construction and maintenance of thatched roofs. It is crafted from Japanese ceda...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Solid Wooden Low Tea Table Floor Plinth Wall Sculpture Wabisabi

$1,280

H 3.15 in W 24.41 in D 38.58 in

Japanese Antique Solid Wooden Low Tea Table Floor Plinth Wall Sculpture Wabisabi

Located in 足利市, JP

A monolithic, late Meiji-period Japanese low tea platform and display plinth hand-hewn from a massive, 8 cm (3.15 in) thick slab of solid Japanese horse chestnut (Tochi). Weighing o...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Organic Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

19th Century English Red Painted Box with Georgian Country House Facade

$3,600

H 11 in W 18 in D 10.625 in

19th Century English Red Painted Box with Georgian Country House Facade

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A 19th C. English box hand-painted as a Georgian country house on a red ground, the front with a central pedimented doorcase with arched fanlight and red paneled door above a flight ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Very Rare 19th Century 1880 Italian Venetian Grotto Fantasy Stool Height Adjust

$4,099Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.84 in W 16.93 in D 18.71 in

Very Rare 19th Century 1880 Italian Venetian Grotto Fantasy Stool Height Adjust

By Pauly et Cie

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 19th century circa 1880 Italian Venetian height adjustable Grotto Fantasy stool after the genius that is CIE Pauly...

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Stools

Materials

Walnut

19th C. Japanese Mochi Wood Board / Abstract Wall Sculpture Wabisabi Low Table

$1,540

H 29.53 in W 35.43 in D 2.17 in

19th C. Japanese Mochi Wood Board / Abstract Wall Sculpture Wabisabi Low Table

Located in 足利市, JP

A monumental late 19th-century Meiji-period Japanese pastry board (Mochi-Ita), offering extraordinary dual functionality as both an imposing minimalist wall sculpture and a grounded...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Nightstand Wabi-Sabi

$1,000

H 14.18 in W 30.12 in D 15.95 in

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Nightstand Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese lowboard with four drawers, dating from the Meiji to Taisho period (circa 1868–1926). Originally crafted as a practical piece of everyday furniture, its r...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Coiled Snake Stone Sculpture 1860s-1900s / Wabi-Sabi

$1,250

H 5.91 in Dm 9.26 in

Japanese Antique Coiled Snake Stone Sculpture 1860s-1900s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese stone sculpture of a snake. Carved simply from a single piece of stone, it depicts a snake coiled several times with its head slowly rising from the cente...

Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Folk Art Maneki Neko Sculpture 1920s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

$800

H 10.83 in W 6.7 in D 5.32 in

Japanese Antique Folk Art Maneki Neko Sculpture 1920s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden Maneki-neko (Beckoning Cat), believed to have been created during the early Showa period (1920s–1940s). The figure has been carefully carve...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Big Antique Hand-Carved Stone Happy Couple Bring Joy to your Heart, 24"

$4,800 / set

H 24 in W 15.5 in D 10 in

Japanese Big Antique Hand-Carved Stone Happy Couple Bring Joy to your Heart, 24"

Located in South Burlington, VT

This duo -pair -couple bring joy and happiness to you and your garden. This pair are considered to be deities of marriage and fertility. Large work of garden art hand carved in the ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Edo Period Indigo Kasuri & Ramie Japanese Samurai Traveling Cape・wabisabi mingei

$4,360

H 40.94 in W 151.57 in D 0.39 in

Edo Period Indigo Kasuri & Ramie Japanese Samurai Traveling Cape・wabisabi mingei

Located in 足利市, JP

An extraordinary, museum-grade Dochu-Kappa (traditional Japanese traveler's cape/cloak) dating to the late Edo period (19th century), sourced directly from a historic samurai reside...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Katsumine Vintage Modernist Bronze Vase Japan

$950

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Katsumine Vintage Modernist Bronze Vase Japan

Located in Oakland, CA

Stunning modernist bronze vase by Katsumine c1960s, Japan.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Large Swedish Pine Display Cabinet Bookcase

$9,450

H 94 in W 120.75 in D 16 in

19th Century Large Swedish Pine Display Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Round Top, TX

Swedish country 10' long pine display cabinet or bookcase in two sections. Two large sliding upper glass doors over four paneled sliding lower cabinet doors. Pine wood newer professi...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

Japanese Meiji carved wooden walking stick featuring multiple faces Bamboo

$1,016

H 34.65 in W 34.65 in D 0.79 in

Japanese Meiji carved wooden walking stick featuring multiple faces Bamboo

Located in Valladolid, ES

Unique Japanese carved wooden walking stick featuring multiple faces; Meiji period, late 19th century. The shaft of the cane, made of thick bamboo, displays a continuous, overlapping...

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Folk Art Sleeping Cat Sculpture 1900s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

$700

H 3.75 in W 10.24 in D 3.75 in

Japanese Folk Art Sleeping Cat Sculpture 1900s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden sleeping cat. It is believed to date from the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). Although the exact type of wood is unknown, it appears to b...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Japanese Carved Bears For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Japanese carved bears is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese carved bears — often made from wood, cedar and stone — can elevate any home. Japanese carved bears have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Japanese carved bears are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Japanese Carved Bears?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $760, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $8,500 highest priced.

Questions About Japanese Carved Bears

What is Japanese wood carving?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.