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A vintage Japanese Ainu hand-carved bear (Kibori Kuma) from Hokkaido, Japan, depicting a bear standing on all fours, holding a fish horizontally in its mouth. The bear is crafted from dark-stained or painted wood, featuring distinct chisel marks that create a textured fur effect. The fish is rendered in a lighter, natural wood tone with similar textural carving for scales. The style is naturalistic, suggesting a folk art aesthetic. No visible text, signatures, or maker’s marks are discernible.
11” Long
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