Antwerpen, BE
Details
- Dimensions
- 23.62ʺW × 13.39ʺD × 12.6ʺH
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
- Description
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This hand-carved wooden bear (Kibori Kuma) is traditional woodwork from the Ainu, the indigenous Japanese people from Hokkaido.
Dimensions: height … more This hand-carved wooden bear (Kibori Kuma) is traditional woodwork from the Ainu, the indigenous Japanese people from Hokkaido.
Dimensions: height 32 cm, width 60 cm, depth 34 cm, 16 kg.
The bear figure is intricately detailed and stands on a matching wooden display. The wooden bear of the Ainu people in Japan represents their spiritual connection to nature and symbolizes their cultural heritage. with intricate hand-carved details, these sculptures serve as divine messengers and sources of protection.
They embody the deep respect of the Ainu for the bear as a sacred being and reflect their belief in the harmony between humans, animals, and the natural world. less
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