Description: Mid-century hand-carved Ainu bear from Hokkaido, Japan. Light brown wood was used and augmented with sparing paint around the mouth, nose, and eyes to accentuate the facial features. Signed by the carver on the underside of one paw. Typical surface crack.

Date: Showa Period, 1950's

Condition: Good - Please see photos.

Dimensions: Width: 13", Depth: 7", Height: 8"