Large Carved Wooden Hokkaido Bear Height:770mm

$1,100.00

In stock

Circa

1950-60s

Material

Wood

Large Carved Wooden Hokkaido Bear with cubs.

The tradition of the Hokkaido carved wooden bear began in the early 20th century on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. Today the carved bear, often shown holding a salmon in its mouth, is one of Japan’s most recognizable folk crafts and a symbol of the island’s wilderness.

In good condition.

The size is D:300mm x W:590mm x H:770mm and the Weight is  around 30.000Kgs