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

$1,106
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£845.60
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€973.96
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CA$1,549.85
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Ainu Bear with baby and fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa period. Hewn from one solid piece of Keyaki wood, this bear flashes a ferocious expression or roar of triumph for landing a fish, with her baby bear nearby. This is referred to as the "Ainu" bear because it is carved solely by the Ainu, the indigenous people of Northern Japan.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GU-KA5221stDibs: LU1778229466102

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