Black Higuma Bear Okimono meiji natsume 4”) x 46

4”) x 46

and in some cases real butterbur leaves are used

Horikawa Nanzan (b

he slays her with his sword

This piece was most likely made to commemorate the Year of the Tiger back in 1998

Black Higuma Bear Okimono meiji natsume 4”) x 46*THIS ITEM WEIGHS 2105 GRAMS WITHOUT PACKAGING, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR SHIPPING DETAILS AND UPGRADES. This listing is for a vintage higuma bear carving from the northern island of Hokkaido. The texture of the fur is rigorously carved, and it is depicted with a freshly caught salmon in its mouth. The entire bear has been fashioned from one single piece of wood, and it is hand carved. This piece is rather heavy, please read below