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

About the Item

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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