Hokkaido Higuma Bear Carving blue shisa Kanuma kibigara zaiku translates as

Kanuma kibigara zaiku translates as ‘stalk handicrafts from Kanuma’ in Tochigi Prefecture

It’s in very good condition aside from a slightly seasoned interior and a small firing crack on the bottom

Okawara Branch” and the stamps of the production kiln can be found on the interior

It is characterized by its simple blue pigment designs on a pure white background

Hokkaido Higuma Bear Carving blue shisa Kanuma kibigara zaiku translates as*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage higuma bear carving from the northern island of Hokkaido, made about 60 years ago. The texture of the fur is rigorously carved, and the bear has a salmon in its mouth. It is fashioned from one single block of wood, and is completely hand carved. Newer items carved by the Ainu have shiny stained finishes, however