"Bear's Paw Sophora japonica L."
Author: Kenji Sato
Origin: Hokkaido Asahikawa
Size: W11cm H3cm D18cm
Material: Sophora japonica L.
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Kenji Sato is a master sculptor from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, who is currently celebrating his 50th anniversary as a woodcarver.
He is a sculptor who has been working with wood since he was 22 years old and has created numerous works, and will turn 73 in 2023 .
The company mainly produces abstract and cute wooden carved bears with beveled edges, affectionately known as " Ken-chan Bear. "
The wooden carved bears are created by calculating the annual rings ( patterns on the cross section of wood ) , and each one has a different expression, making them works that allow you to feel the warmth and dynamism of wood.
1950 Born in Furano, the home of lavender
1973 Founder of "Sato Kuma" Studied under his older brother Noriaki
1985 independence Sato Creative Wood Carving was established in Asahikawa City.
1996 From this time on, he began carving owls using his own unique techniques.
2002 Focusing on fish, of course salmon Flounder Sculpin deep-sea fish Responding to various requests from his fans
2018 He released the roughly cut carved bear he had been working on as "Ken-chan Bear."
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