{"product_id":"soviet-wooden-bear-figurine-bashkir-honey","title":"Soviet Wooden Bear Figurine – Hand-Carved Bear with Bashkir Honey Barrel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet wooden bear figurine is a hand-carved sculpture of a brown bear holding a traditional honey barrel. It is a classic example of Russian and Soviet-era folk art and celebrates the well-known Bashkir Honey (Bashkirskiy Med). The bear has an expressive face and a hand-textured fur finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved wooden figurine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown bear with a honey barrel (tub)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-etched geometric patterns, the inscription БАШКИРСКИЙ МЕД (Bashkir Honey) in Cyrillic and a small bee illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved wooden base with a decorative border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-textured fur, natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet era, USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with a natural patina. Please see the photos for close-up details of the wood grain and the craftsmanship. Exact dimensions are not given, so please use the photos for scale. The barrel inscription and the bee drawing are clearly visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBashkortostan, also called Bashkiria, is famous for its wild bee honey, and souvenirs about it were popular in the Soviet Union. Today the piece is a nostalgic collectible for those interested in beekeeping history, Slavic folk decor or bear figurines, and it fits a rustic cabin, kitchen or bookshelf. It is a one-piece decorative sculpture, so it needs no assembly and is ready to place on a shelf. Pieces like this suit collectors of Russian folk art and anyone who likes rustic wooden decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681917960341,"sku":"EBAY-406886325833","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-wooden-bear-figurine-bashkir-honey-1.jpg?v=1791721580","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-wooden-bear-figurine-bashkir-honey","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}