Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Museum of Modern Art Arp or a pretty bowl for

or a pretty bowl for assorted treats

great vintage condition

especially visible around the lip

3 5/8" tall x 3 1/4" at widest diameter

Such a beauty of a box

Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Museum of Modern Art Arp or a pretty bowl forA wonderful little finely hand carved wooden Black Forest bear, here, I believe from either the German Schwarzwald mountain region in southwestern Germany, or, possibly, the Brienz area of Switzerland. Based on others that I have seen, I'd guess it dates from the first half of the 20th century. A very sweet little bear he is, with slightly cocked head, deeply carved eyes, and detailed carving of the fur that gives him quite a realistic feel; I'd say