Scultura Ainu dell’Hokkaidō – Coppia tradizionale su base – Lago Akan – Shōwa 62 (1987) - Sculpture Wood - Japan (No reserve price)
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Pair of carved wooden Ainu sculptures from Hokkaidō, Japan on an original base inscribed Lago Akan with a date of 5 June 1987 (Shōwa 62); the male figure bears a signature, and the composition features detailed inlay work on the clothing and ornaments, with overall weight around 976 g and dimensions roughly 23 × 10 × 10 cm for the male, 18 × 10 × 8 cm for the female, and the base 20 × 10 × 2 cm.
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Interesting pair of wooden sculptures depicting an Ainu man and woman, indigenous people of Hokkaidō, in northern Japan.
The composition comes from Lake Akan, Hokkaidō, an important area tied to Ainu culture and traditional craftsmanship.
Particularly interesting is the original base, which preserves an inscription with the place and a precise date: Lake Akan, June 5, 1987 (Shōwa 62).
The male figure also bears the artist’s signature/engraving. The inscription seems to be linked to Bibai Mingeisha / Koyama, known for wooden sculptures connected to Ainu culture.
The two figures retain rich incised detailing, especially visible in the garments and decorative motifs.
Details:
Male figure: 23 × 10 × 10 cm – 522 g
Female figure: 18 × 10 × 8 cm – 307 g
Original base: 20 × 10 × 2 cm – 147 g
Total weight: about 976 g
Japan, Hokkaidō
Carved wood
Shōwa period – 1987
Signature/engraving on the male figure
Original base inscribed and dated
Photographs are an integral part of the description and accurately show the condition, details and inscriptions of the work.
— Nostalgia Wave Store
Interesting pair of wooden sculptures depicting an Ainu man and woman, indigenous people of Hokkaidō, in northern Japan.
The composition comes from Lake Akan, Hokkaidō, an important area tied to Ainu culture and traditional craftsmanship.
Particularly interesting is the original base, which preserves an inscription with the place and a precise date: Lake Akan, June 5, 1987 (Shōwa 62).
The male figure also bears the artist’s signature/engraving. The inscription seems to be linked to Bibai Mingeisha / Koyama, known for wooden sculptures connected to Ainu culture.
The two figures retain rich incised detailing, especially visible in the garments and decorative motifs.
Details:
Male figure: 23 × 10 × 10 cm – 522 g
Female figure: 18 × 10 × 8 cm – 307 g
Original base: 20 × 10 × 2 cm – 147 g
Total weight: about 976 g
Japan, Hokkaidō
Carved wood
Shōwa period – 1987
Signature/engraving on the male figure
Original base inscribed and dated
Photographs are an integral part of the description and accurately show the condition, details and inscriptions of the work.
— Nostalgia Wave Store
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
Scultura Ainu dell’Hokkaidō – Coppia tradizionale su base – Lago Akan – Shōwa 62 (1987)
Signature
Signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
20 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
522 g
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