Japanese Wooden Carved Ainu Bear Wall Hanging Decor Vtg Hokkaido Brown AB125 tetsurin calligraphy by zen masters

calligraphy by zen masters

It can be used to pour Sobayu after enjoying buckwheat noodles or Soba

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Vtg Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting

Kanji on side:Touroku Shouhyou (Registered Trademark)

Japanese Wooden Carved Ainu Bear Wall Hanging Decor Vtg Hokkaido Brown AB125 tetsurin calligraphy by zen mastersVintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear Wall Hanging Famously from Hokkaido and northern Japan, this intricately hand carved wall hanging bear head statue 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