toro handmade european bronze sculpture bronze grizzly bear hunting fish river sculpture art figurine marble base figure-1x-al-317-decor collectible gift bronzioni a young bear standing on top of a cliff leaning its weight into a rock, strong and very big animals such as the bear are incredible to watch. it shows the bear having just catches a fish that wriggles hopelessly in it's jaws. the wet fur of the bear, runs down in his neck as he is content with whats for dinner, so he moves in a steady and slow pace making sure his food won't fall. to this day, bears play a prominent role in the arts, mythology, and other cultural aspects of various human societies. the bear was thought to possess diplomacy equal to its great strength and it is the emblem of ferocity in the protection of kindred. a bear is also a symbol of healing and personal health, strength and bravery. bears' paws are also often found as crests or symbols on shields. the handmade bronze sculpture was cast using the ancient method of lost-wax casting and stained with a brown patina finish for conservation. it is mounted upon a black marble base with the european finery stamp of quality and is signed by artist milo.