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A Japanese Ainu hand carved wooden sculpture depicting a bear standing on all fours, holding a fish in its mouth, originating from Hokkaido. The bear features a dark, likely stained or painted, finish with visible carving marks creating texture reminiscent of fur. The fish is rendered in a lighter, natural wood tone with carved scales and gill details. The piece exhibits a naturalistic folk art style. No visible text, signatures, or other markings are apparent.
12” x 6”
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