Vintage 1984 Shiraoi Ainu Kotan Hokkaido Bear Mask Hand Carved Linden Wood Japan for Sale

Vintage 1984 Shiraoi Ainu Kotan Hokkaido Bear Mask Hand Carved Linden Wood Japan For Sale

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Vintage 1984 Shiraoi Ainu Kotan Hokkaido Bear Mask Hand Carved Linden Wood Japan:
$249.99

Description

🌸 DescriptionA vintage hand-carved wooden bear mask wall hanging from Hokkaido, Japan.This traditional Hokkaido folk craft features a powerful three-dimensional bear face with finely carved fur details and a strong sculptural presence.The piece is made from Shina wood, also known as Japanese linden, and was hand carved by a skilled craftsman.An especially important feature is the reverse marking, which reads:“Shiraoi Kotan”“1984.8.8”The piece was purchased in Hokkaido on August 8, 1984.The dated Shiraoi Kotan marking provides valuable provenance and makes this example more distinctive than an unmarked Hokkaido bear carving.⚙️ FeaturesHand carved, Shina wood construction, vintage 1984 Hokkaido folk craft, Shiraoi Kotan reverse marking, dated inscription, detailed fur carving, three-dimensional bear face, wall-hanging format, and traditional Japanese craftsmanship.📏 Size & MeasurementsHeight:30 cm / 11.81 inWidth:29 cm / 11.42 inDepth:16 cm / 6.30 inWeight:1.8 kg / 3.97 lbMaterial:Shina Wood / Japanese LindenMotif:Bear HeadTechnique:Hand CarvedOrigin:Hokkaido, JapanReverse Marking:Shiraoi KotanDate:August 8, 1984🧾 ConditionVintage pre-owned condition.There are minor age-related scuffs, small scratches, surface wear, and slight color loss.No major cracks or chips are present.A wall-hanging fixture is attached to the reverse.Please carefully review all photos, including the dated reverse marking, for the exact cosmetic condition.📦 Included1 × Vintage Hokkaido Hand-Carved Bear Mask Wall HangingOnly the item shown is included.🏮 NotesThe reverse is marked “Shiraoi Kotan” and dated “1984.8.8,” providing useful information about the history of the piece.Suitable for collectors of Hokkaido folk art, Shiraoi Kotan memorabilia, Japanese wood carvings, vintage bear collectibles, Mingei-style crafts, and Showa-era Japanese decorative art.

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