Kay Bojesen Bear Figure 1952

Kay Bojesen's wooden animals often become part of the family for those lucky enough to hold one of these iconic designs in their hands. This also applies to the chubby Bear itself, who draws on a similar family history. Bojesen’s inspiration for the exotic bear came from close to home, where the Copenhagen Zoo made headlines with the story of Ursula, a bear cub who was rejected by her mother and raised as a foster child in the home of the zookeeper and his wife. This heart-warming tale caught Bojesen’s imagination in 1952 and prompted him to create the friendly, rounded Bear, who, despite the hardness of the wood, is always ready for a hug.