Climbing Bear Toy

The climbing bear is a traditional wooden folk toy that uses two strings and a simple friction mechanism to create the illusion of a bear climbing a pair of ropes. By alternately pulling the strings, the operator makes the wooden bear ascend, often with a charming side-to-side motion. When the tension is released, the bear slides back down, ready to climb again. This is a perfect toy for a toddler or young child. Older kids may be less interested.