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Japanese Antiques Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear
Located in Niiza, JP
Wood carving in Hokkaido Wooden carving bear It is said to have originated in Switzerland, and
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz, Switzerland A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Inkwell German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s black forest wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Smokers Set German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s black forest wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
of Keyaki wood, this bear flashes a ferocious expression or roar of triumph for landing a fish, with
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19Thc Hand Carved Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved bear on a wood base in very good condition.
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Antique 1880s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19Thc Hand Carved Bear
19Thc Hand Carved Bear
H 5.25 in W 7 in D 4 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment
Located in Cincinnati, OH
charming antique bear motif wood box would be a wonderful addition to a collection of fine Black Forest
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Antique beautiful Brienz Bear Statue Wood Carved on an Ebonized Wooden Base 1890
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue. A great piece for a suitable
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of wood or one log. The bottom is a plank of wood. The large bear has a carved wood fish in its mouth
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
H 14 in W 7 in D 7 in
19th Century Black Forest Bear
Located in Forney, TX
wooden bear sculpture (also known as a Black Forest bear) Displaying superior carving and sculptural
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Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bear
19th Century Black Forest Bear
H 9 in W 16 in D 9 in
A Japanese Wooden Carved Bear, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Japanese Wooden Carved Bear, 20th Century Home decor, interior design and collectibles
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Japanese Wooden Carved Bear, 20th Century
A Japanese Wooden Carved Bear, 20th Century
H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Thermometer with Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
region in the Swiss Alps. The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Japanese wooden carved bear/animal figurine/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden bear, likely made during the Showa era in Japan. The industry of carving wooden
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Writing Set with Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
craftsman from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Brass Bowl, Brienz 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Switzerland. The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

mid century modern hand sculpted solid oak Impressionist bear
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century hand carved solid oak figure of a bear. This modern impressionist sculpture
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large antique 19th century Victorian quality carved Black Forest bear
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique 19th century Victorian quality carved Black Forest bear in a seated position, with
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear Whip Holder or Wall Hook, Antique German 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved Bear as a Whip Holder or Wall Hook. Nice addition to
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue as desk bell. A great piece for a
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Bear Head Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear head wall decoration. A great piece for a
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Bear Head Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear head wall decoration. A great piece for a
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Mirror with Rustic Bear Carvings, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique black forest mirror with rustic bear carvings ca. 1900 A large crescent vanity mirror in a
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Table Mirrors

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Wood

Black Forest Bear Coat Rack
Located in La Grange, TX
Black Forest coat rack. Carved Bear with three hooks. Lindenwood, late 1800s, Germany.
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Antique Late 19th Century German Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Bear Coat Rack
Black Forest Bear Coat Rack
H 24 in W 25 in D 6 in
Vintage 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Pasadena, CA
This late 19th century Black Forest bear umbrella stand is most likely made in Switzerland. It can
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental Folky Black Bear Wood Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and hand carved black baby bear or cub is carved from one piece of wood.It is a life size
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a bear. It is a wood carving from the mid-Showa period
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Large Bear 1920s-1940s/Sculpture Mingei Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
abstract form. This is the first time I have encountered a wood carving of a bear this large. This is a
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Old Super Large Bear 1950s-1970s / Wood Carving Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese super large wooden carved bear. It is a wood carving from the mid-Showa
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear / Wooden Figurine / 1950-1970s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wood-carved bear that has been naturally weathered over a long time. It is thought
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1960’s Japanese Wood Carving Bear /Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
By Japanese Studio
Located in London, Lambeth
The wooden Bear is an Ainus artisan hand carved from the mid century indigenous people of northern
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare large hand carved linden wood bear bench. With bear musicians and dancing bears on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A hand-carved lindenwood bear hallstand, for coats and umbrellas. The mother bear is holding a
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Roaring Bear Sculpture from the Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swiss carved wood Black Forest roaring bear sculpture from the late 19th century with great
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Stand, Three Bears Coat Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Forest we have three bears, the mother bellowing from below, to the largest cub who has climbed to the
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Life-Size Wooden Black Forest Bear
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful life-size wooden black forest bear. This wood carving came a lot from the Brienz region
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Life-Size Wooden Black Forest Bear
Life-Size Wooden Black Forest Bear
H 31.5 in W 45.28 in D 13.78 in
Hand-Carved American Black Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This big guy is all hand-carved and very heavy wood. The details are very fine. The condition is
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand-Carved American Black Bear
Hand-Carved American Black Bear
H 16 in W 8 in D 8 in
Folky 20thc Hand Carved Polar Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 20thc hand carved polar bear in fine condition. Normal wear consistent from age and use.
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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Large Antique Hand made Hand carved Bear and Salmon
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese fine old hand made and hand carved large-scale wooden carving of a bear Higuma grasping a
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Ainu Bear Japan 1950s Hokkaido Kibori Kuma
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
, exceptional, good quality carving. This bear has a wonderful realism to it, the bear looks as though he is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Americana Folk Art Double Bear Head Wood Carving
Located in Astoria, NY
Americana Folk Art carved wood sculpture depicting two roaring bear heads upon a plinth, possibly
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wood

Black Forest Carving of Bear
Located in Stamford, CT
A Black Forest carving of a bear.
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Carving of Bear
Black Forest Carving of Bear
H 17 in W 30 in D 10 in
19th Century Black Forest Bear Carving
Located in High Point, NC
19th century carving of a bear climbing a tree. It is hand-carved and has wonderful detail and
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bear Carving
19th Century Black Forest Bear Carving
H 14.75 in W 8.25 in D 7.25 in
Black Forest Bear Hall Tree
Located in New Orleans, LA
illustration of this fine art. A very similar stand is pictured in Black Forest Bears: Swiss Wood Carvings 1870
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

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Oak

Large Scale Papier-Mache Heraldic Coat of Arms
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a very large handsome wood carving bear two mottos. The top motto translates to "Shame on
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2010s English Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Paper

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and 1970s. It is an abstract shape. It is a very rare type of wood carving. The grayish coloring
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Large Bear 1963's / Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old large Japanese wood carving of a bear. It is carved on the back side of the paw that
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear Ainu 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
, Japan. It is a wood carving made from 1930 to 1950. The eyes are made of glass. This type is very
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a bear. It is a wood carving from the mid-Showa period
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a small wood carving bear. It will be a folk craft of Hokkaido. It is a wood carving made
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a bear of a parent and child carved in wood. It will be a folk craft of Hokkaido. It is a
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Pair Hand Carved Wood Bears
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese fine old handmade and hand carved pair wooden carvings of bears "Higuma" carrying their
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Bears Fine PAIR Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Grasping Salmon Ainu
Located in South Burlington, VT
bear: 4 inches tall and 6 inches long Handmade and hand-carved History of the wood carvings of Ainu
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Carved Bear, 20th Century
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Carved bear, 20th century. Decorative carved bear with salmon. Measures: H 18, W 30, D 15 cm.
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Early 20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Bear, 20th Century
Carved Bear, 20th Century
H 7.09 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Monumental Hand-Carved and Painted Black Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing detailed carving is in great condition with a wonderful worn or aged patina. The
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fantastic Carved Black Forest Side Table with Bears
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A fantastic carved smoker's table with 3 lovely bears on the tabletop, bear on the base with hinged
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Bear Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bear wood carving available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cedar and glass, every bear wood carving was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bear wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A bear wood carving, designed in the Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made bear wood carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Era Industries and Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bear Wood Carving?

Prices for a bear wood carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $68 and can go as high as $77,226, while the average can fetch as much as $950.
Questions About Bear Wood Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
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    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
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    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
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    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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