Japanese Kite Prints: Selections from the Skinner Collection by John A. Stevenson Architectural The Ainu people traditionally carved

The Ainu people traditionally carved these Kubori Kuma for religious purposes revering the Bear as a deity

With exception of  signs of past use

In the foreground

An exceptional example of kokeshi painting

Japanese Kite Prints: Selections from the Skinner Collection by John A. Stevenson Architectural The Ainu people traditionally carvedTitle: Japanese Kite Prints: Selections from the Skinner Collection Subtitle: Selections from the Skinner Collection Author: John A. Stevenson Publisher: Drachen Foundation University of Washington Press, Seattle Publication Date: August 2004 Edition: First edition Printing: Format: Hardcover Pages: 200 Illustrations: Full color throughout; includes fold out plates ISBN 13: 978 0295984544 Language: English Dimensions: 12. 34 10. 22 0. 91 in. Series: N