Description: Hand-carved black Ainu bear from Hokkaido, Japan. This husky bear catches a salmon in its powerful jaws as it bulks up for a long winter. Bead eyes. Signed and dated on the paws. Typical age crack.

Date: Showa Period, 1977

Condition: Good - Please see photos.

Dimensions: Width: 14", Depth: 7", Height: 9"