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

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

$2,172

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

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Other

20th century Japanese Hand Carved Wooden Bear, 1960s
20th century Japanese Hand Carved Wooden Bear, 1960s

20th century Japanese Hand Carved Wooden Bear, 1960s

$651

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

Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese Carved Linden Wood Bear
Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese Carved Linden Wood Bear

Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese Carved Linden Wood Bear

$1,295

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

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Other

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

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

$816Sale Price|20% Off

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

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Wood

Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture
Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture

Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture

$1,295

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

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Art Glass, Hardwood, Paint

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

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

$1,200

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

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Wood

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

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

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Cedar

Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan
Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan

Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan

$756

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

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Bear 1980s
Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Bear 1980s

Japanese Wooden Object AINU Statue Bear 1980s

$186Sale 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

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Wood

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

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

$400Sale Price|27% Off

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

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Cedar

1960s Japanese Signed Ainu Hokkaido Wooden Bear Carving Sculpture
1960s Japanese Signed Ainu Hokkaido Wooden Bear Carving Sculpture

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

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Hardwood

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear
Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear

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

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Wood

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

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

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

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

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Wood

Mid-Century Asian Hand-Carved Walnut Bear Sculpture Signed
Mid-Century Asian Hand-Carved Walnut Bear Sculpture Signed

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

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Walnut

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

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

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Cypress

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

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

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Wood

Agate Bear Natural Stone Sculpture
Agate Bear Natural Stone Sculpture

Agate Bear Natural Stone Sculpture

$180

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

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Agate

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Japanese Huge Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear, Ainu People
Japanese Huge Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear, Ainu People

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

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Japanese Large Antique Hand made Hand carved Bear and Salmon
Japanese Large Antique Hand made Hand carved Bear and Salmon

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

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Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Ainu Bear Japan 1950s Hokkaido Kibori Kuma
Hand Carved Wooden Ainu Bear Japan 1950s Hokkaido Kibori Kuma

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

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Wood

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

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

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Wood

Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period
Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period

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

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Wood

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

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

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Cedar

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

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

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Cedar

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

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

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Cedar

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

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

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Wood

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

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

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Cedar

Agate Bear
Agate Bear

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

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Agate

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

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

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Cedar

Japanese Pair Hand Carved Wood Bears
Japanese Pair Hand Carved Wood Bears

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

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Cedar

Japanese Pair Carved Bears and Salmon
Japanese Pair Carved Bears and Salmon

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

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Cedar

Japanese Big Hand-Carved Bear with Salmon Catch
Japanese Big Hand-Carved Bear with Salmon Catch

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

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Cedar

Old Japanese wooden carved bear/animal figurine/Showa era
Old Japanese wooden carved bear/animal figurine/Showa era

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

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Wood

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

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

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Wood

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

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

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Cedar

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

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

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

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Wood

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

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

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Wood

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Sitting Bear
Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Sitting Bear

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

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Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear
Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear

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

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Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear
Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear

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

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Wood

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

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

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Stone

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

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

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Hardwood

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

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

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Wood

Japanese Carved Bear
Japanese Carved Bear

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

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Cedar

Carved Bear
Carved Bear

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
Japanese Wood Bear

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
Japanese Wood Bear

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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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

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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.

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

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