This is a composition depicting a sudden encounter of a huge bear and a boisterous and bold Laika (Russo-European Laika, a "barking" dog), one of the favourite hunting breeds with Russian hunters.
Это композиция изображает внезапную встречу огромного медведя и смелой лайки (русско-европейская лайка, «лающая» собака), одной из излюбленных охотничьих пород русских охотников.
The center of this composition carved on a moose antler is 2 mooses fighting. These beautiful huge animals are tenants of the Russian woods and are considered typically Russian animals.
Their size, strength and at the same time gracefulness make them the object of admiration and adoration.
In this interpretation of a moose fight during rutting season the master applies relief carving and burning. The combination of techniques helps to achieve more expression and natural colour reproduction.
