An Unexpected Encounter

This Mama Bear is confronting two dangers while caring for her cubs and searching for food: a porcupine and the two men whose food she is about to raid. The men do not appear to have rifles and may back off, but the porcupine may seriously injure Mama Bear if she doesn't also back off. Kleen Kut puzzle made by John Knoll, Reading, PA 1930's, plywood, interlocking, 9 figure pieces, well cut. Artist is Philip R. Goodwin (1930).