A hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting three bears—a sow followed by two cubs—walking in a line. The figures are rendered in a rustic folk-art style, characterised by deep, rhythmic chisel marks across the bodies to simulate the appearance of thick fur, a technique reminiscent of Japanese Ainu wood carvings. The entire work is finished in a dark brown, near-black stain that provides a lustrous, slightly reflective surface. The figures are set upon an integral base featuring a scalloped, textured top and smooth, darkly stained sides. No signatures, foundry marks, or labels are visible on the surfaces provided.
Length: 30 cm.
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