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Ainun Black Bear Hand Carved Wood Sculpture with Glass Eyes
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A traditional Ainu bear carving typically depicts a black bear with stylized features, often emphasizing its strength and significance in Ainu culture.
The carving showcases intricate details such as the bear's fur, claws, and facial expressions, highlighting the artisan's skill and attention to detail.
Glass eyes and teeth are depicted.
Bears hold a special place in Ainu mythology and are considered sacred animals, representing spiritual guardians and protectors. As such, the bear carving may also incorporate symbolic elements or patterns reflecting Ainu beliefs and spirituality, serving as both a decorative piece and a representation of cultural heritage.
Vintage Ainu carvings are intricate woodworks by Japan's indigenous Ainu people, featuring nature-inspired designs and symbolic motifs reflecting Ainu spirituality.
The Ainu people, indigenous to the northern regions of Japan, particularly Hokkaido, have a rich cultural heritage that includes distinctive forms of woodcarving.
Ainu carvings also frequently incorporate motifs that represent spiritual beings or deities from Ainu mythology, such as the kamuy (gods) and various animal spirits. These motifs are often stylized and imbued with deep cultural significance, serving as a means of connecting the carvings to Ainu spiritual beliefs and traditions.
6" wide x 4" L x 3 1/2 " high
- Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Left ear needs repair, backside of bear, by tail shows sign of slight wood splitting.
- Seller Location:Van Nuys, CA
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