{"product_id":"7","title":"Early 20th Century Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Hand-Carved Cedar Bear (7)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eKibori Kuma\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a traditional Japanese hand-carved wooden bear dating back to the early 20th century. As a classic piece of Japanese folk art originating from Hokkaido, these carvings were initially inspired by European techniques and championed to provide a vital winter livelihood for rural farmers and the indigenous Ainu people. Carved from a single, solid block of cedar using the traditional \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eIchiboku-zukuri\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e method, this seamless sculpture contains no joints or glue. The bear captures a striking, focused expression, its mouth partially open in a growl to showcase intricately chiselled teeth. In Ainu culture, the bear holds immense spiritual significance as \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKimun Kamuy\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the god of the mountains. Whether placed on a fireplace mantel or styled on a bookshelf, this remarkable piece makes a powerful statement in any modern home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dimensions are as follows: H: 21cm - W: 20cm - L: 30cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree shipping with orders over £35 for UK mainland \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for looking and please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apeman Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56538185007483,"sku":"ITEM-3149","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/3215\/5254\/files\/early-20th-century-japanese-hokkaido-kibori-kuma-hand-carved-cedar-bear-7-apeman-interiors_4.jpg?v=1792939424","url":"https:\/\/apemaninteriors.co.uk\/products\/7","provider":"Apeman Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}