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Japanese Carved Wooden Bear with Cub
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Japanese Carved Wooden Bear with Cub

19th century
Description

A Japanese carved wooden bear in the traditional Kibori Kuma style, worked from a single block of timber. Shown carrying her cub in a protective pose, with lively chisel‑cut fur and smoother modelling to the cub for contrast. The underside retains honest hand‑cut tool marks, confirming its fully hand‑made origin. A charming, characterful example of Hokkaidō folk carving and a lovely piece for collectors of Japanese wooden sculpture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Carved Wooden Bear to the 19th Century.

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SA1237530
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SAI4309
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Description
A Japanese carved wooden bear in the traditional Kibori Kuma style, worked from a single block of timber.
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Shown carrying her cub in a protective pose, with lively chisel‑cut fur and smoother modelling to the cub for contrast.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The underside retains honest hand‑cut tool marks, confirming its fully hand‑made origin. A charming, characterful example of Hokkaidō folk carving and a lovely piece for collectors of Japanese wooden sculpture.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Carved Wooden Bear to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237530
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4309
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A hand-carved warm brown wooden sculpture depicting a mother bear with a cub clinging to her side.
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Archive I A hand-carved warm brown wooden sculpture depicting a mother bear with a cub clinging to her side.

Japanese Carved Wooden Bear with Cub

Archive II A hand-carved warm brown wooden sculpture depicting a mother bear with a cub clinging to her side. View II
Archive III A hand-carved warm brown wooden sculpture depicting a mother bear with a cub clinging to her side. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved warm brown wooden sculpture depicting a mother bear with a cub clinging to her side. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved warm brown wooden sculpture depicting a mother bear with a cub clinging to her side. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved warm brown wooden sculpture depicting a mother bear with a cub clinging to her side. View VI
Archive VII A hand-carved warm brown wooden sculpture depicting a mother bear with a cub clinging to her side. View VII
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Archive IX A hand-carved warm brown wooden sculpture depicting a mother bear with a cub clinging to her side. View IX
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
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Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A hand-carved warm brown wooden sculpture depicting a mother bear with a cub clinging to her side.
Japanese Carved Wooden Bear with Cub
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A hand-carved warm brown wooden sculpture depicting a mother bear with a cub clinging to her side.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Folk Art
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsChiselled fur texture, Carved mother and cub, Polished timber finish
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This nineteenth-century Japanese folk art sculpture depicts a mother bear carrying her cub in a protective pose. Worked in the traditional Kibori Kuma style from a single block of hardwood, the piece displays a polished warm brown timber finish with chiselled fur texture, contrasting smoother modelling on the cub, and visible hand-cut tool marks on the underside. The sculpture measures 20 cm high, 35 cm wide, and 21 cm deep. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library or study, the figure fits well on a bookshelf or desk. It adds a naturalistic touch to a collection of Japanese wooden sculptures and serves as an engaging decorative object in traditional or eclectic domestic spaces.

FAQs

Known as Kibori Kuma, these carved wooden bear figures originated in Hokkaido, Japan, as a traditional regional craft popularised by indigenous Ainu artisans and local craftsmen throughout the twentieth century.

These sculptures are hand-chiselled from solid local hardwoods, utilising gouges and chisels to create dramatic fur textures before being finished with natural waxes or dark stains to highlight the timber grain.

Authentic pieces exhibit distinctive chiselling styles, dynamic postures, continuous natural grain flow, and occasionally bear signatures or artisan stamps carved into the underside of the base.

Position the sculpture on a mantlepiece, bookshelf, or console table alongside ceramic vessels, books, or indoor foliage to add warmth, tactile interest, and organic texture to the room.

Keep carved timber items away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying or cracking. Dust regularly with a soft, dry brush and apply a clear natural wax polish sparingly when needed.
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