Japanese Wood Carved Ainu Bear Statue Vtg Sculpture Hokkaido Brown AB104 pattern this katagami stencil with silk

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing is decorated with a kaleidoscope of butterflies

chip on the side

and longevity

The title of the print is "南駅は印" beautiful woman after bath

Japanese Wood Carved Ainu Bear Statue Vtg Sculpture Hokkaido Brown AB104 pattern this katagami stencil with silkVintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear Famously from Hokkaido and northern Japan, this large intricately hand carved bear statue with a salmon in its maw is a traditional Ainu folk handicraft. In Ainu spirituality, bears and other animals are considered vehicles for the divine. Bear sculptures in particular were also used to represent thanks to the animal for providing meat and furs long ago. These bears are popular souvenirs and gifts when