The Ainu of Hokkaido, Japan are well known for their carved bears
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The beautiful Ainu women would often tattoo their upper lip with a moustache
Ceremonial Bear masks were also carved
Bears were sometimes carved carrying fish
Very old carving of the Ainu Bear
Later they were carved for the tourist trade
