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Carved Decorative Panel
Located in Nantucket, MA
The carved Mahogany panel has a centering eagle clutching two American flags with two birds, stars
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$3,500
Folky Fish Plaque
Located in Nantucket, MA
Adirondack style plaque of a lake fish. Carved from wood with glass eyes, mounted on cement with
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Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood
$2,500
Folky Fish Plaque
Located in Nantucket, MA
Adirondack style plaque of a lake fish. Carved from wood with glass eyes, mounted on cement with
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood
$2,500
Carved Eagle on Circular Plaque, ca 1860-1876
Located in York County, PA
-19th century (likely during the 3rd quarter) and the present. The wood is pine. The carving was
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Antique 1860s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rosewood Cane with Hand-Carved Buffalo Head, Ca 1940
Located in York County, PA
Carved wooden cane, made of rosewood, with a substantially sized head of an American Bison at the
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Vintage 1940s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pine Wood French Country America Wall Art Carving Carriage House
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pine Wood 53 inch Long French Country America Wall Art Carving Carriage House. Item features gold
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Late 20th Century North American Country Decorative Art
Materials
Pine
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Carvings from Circus Wagon
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand-carved Primitive wood carvings that once adorned a circus wagon dating to the mid-19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Grea Whale Monumental Wood Carving , Americas, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
America’s, a monumental carved wooden whale, early to mid-20th century.
The large simply carved
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
American Eagle and Rattlesnake Patriotic Folk Art Wood Carving, circa 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
aggressive serpent. This artistic and detailed wood carving displays a tremendous tension. The piece is
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
American Eagle and Rattlesnake Patriotic Folk Art Wood Carving, circa 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
aggressive serpent. This artistic and detailed wood carving displays a tremendous tension. The piece is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Folk art wood carving of an eagle with American flag signed Hull
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A truly wonderful painted wood carving of an eagle with an American flag painted on a shield. It is
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Vintage 1970s American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
18th century Italian Carving of "America"
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Ventian gilt wood carving of "America"
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Latin American Religious Santos Carving, Mexican, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish Colonial carving of three saint figures, having remnants of original old paint, Mexico
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Antique Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Wooden Cigar Store Indian
Located in New Orleans, LA
Samuel A. Robb, is a wonderfully preserved example of the time-honored art of American wood carving
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$44,500
Wood Carving Sculpture
Grace
by Rick Harney Noted Illinois Artist
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 37 inches tall this carving by Rick Harney of Normal Illinois represents an older friendly
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Carved Wooden Cigar Store Indian Princess
Located in New Orleans, LA
time-honored art of American wood carving. This lovely princess is clad in a beautiful red fringed
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Painted and Upholstered Cane Daybed with Carvings
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Early 20th century painted and upholstered cane daybed with carvings
Painted in a soft white with
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20th Century North American Daybeds
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Late 19th Century Carving of An Eagle
Located in York County, PA
LATE 19TH CENTURY CARVING OF AN EAGLE WITH OLD, BLACK VARNISHED SURFACE, IN A DESIRABLE SCALE
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Afghan Dog Sculptures, by Stephen Huneck, Vermont, 1991, Signed and Dated
By Steven Huneck
Located in Downingtown, PA
, 2010, was an American wood carving artist, furniture maker, painter, and author. Most of his later
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1990s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Early Hand Carved
Painted Wood Folk Art Coyote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood carvings . It condition is very good with minor old repairs and has a slight waxed surface
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Bathers
By Enid Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique wood carving by American
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1930s Art
Materials
Wood
Graduated Set of Hand Carved Sculptures by Elly 1983
Located in Palm Springs, CA
of direct wood carving, and american craftsman artistry.
The shorter one is approx 63 inches tall
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Sculpture Signed Elly 3/83
Located in Palm Springs, CA
exotic wood probably zebra wood. A nice example of direct wood carving, and American Craftsman artistry
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Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
Hand-crafted by Spanish settlers in North America (likely Southwestern United States, New Mexico
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Native American Carved Spoon, Great Lakes, 19th Century, circa 1875-1900
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
Antique 19th century Native American Great Lakes (Northeast/Woodlands) carved wooden spoon with a
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Life-Sized Folk Art Wood Monkey and Banana Carving with Glass Eyes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage wood carved monkey with banana. Pretty expressive with glass eyes and original paint
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Vintage 1930s North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Fine Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carving of a Ballerina or Dancer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful example of early 20th Century American Folk Art Carving. This ballerina has a silver
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine American Folk Art Wooden Carving or Sculpture of a Boxer or Pugilist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A terrific 20th century carved wooden folk art sculpture of a boxer. The boxer stands erect, one foot slightly behind the other, with his hands at his side. He has a slightly flatten...
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
American Folk Art Labrador Carved Wood Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 20th century American Folk Art wood panel carved in low relief depicting a Labrador
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Wood Seat “Duho”
Located in South Burlington, VT
Taino Cacique Chief's hand carved hard wood seat -Duho- a superb ancestor style ceremonial sculpture
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20th Century American Pre-Columbian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Joseph (Joe) Campbell Thunder Bird Carving, Pacific Northwest, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Joseph (Joe) Campbell Thunder Bird Carving, Pacific Northwest, 20th Century. Signed to the back.
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20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Primitive American Folk Art Painted Wood Owl Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In very good all original condition with great Primitive form. Well done overall painting of feather details. A large sculpture on log section base (with stabile age split). Signed, ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Folk Art Hand Carved Wood American Dollar Bill Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Over four feet long and two feet wide this hand carved U.S.A. dollar bill can be just hung on the wall or there are evidence on the back where legs where or could be attached to make...
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Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Northwest Coast Carved Frontlet, Tlingit/Tsimshian, late 19th century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
Antique Native American Indian Tlingit carved plaque with a stylized bird form. Custom display
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early American Painted Trencher
Located in Branford, CT
Trencher in original deep red paint. New England, circa 1820
H 5-3/4" L 14" W 22-1/4".
Condition: Old repaired crack visible in images.
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Sculptures and Car...
Materials
Wood
American Folk Art Snake and Wood Spirits Walking Stick, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An intriguing early 20th century American folk carved walking stick, mounted as a sculpture
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Set of Four Vintage Wood Articulating Skeletons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting set of 4 articulating skeletons from South America. Arms and legs articulate. Each
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Vintage 1970s South American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Native American Northwest Coast Totem Pole by Frances Horne - Salish
Located in Denver, CO
, Washington and currently resides in British Columbia. He started carving in 1973, he considers himself to be
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20th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Northwest Coast/Native American TOTEM Pole, Tlingit, 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
Likely a segment from a full TOTEM pole. It stands over 7 1/2 feet tall and is 20 inches wide and 16 deep. It has been outside and has a lovely weathered patina.
Expertly carved a...
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Life-Sized Native American Wooden Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic wooden carving/sculpture of a Native American Indian. He is dressed in denim with beaded
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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Beads
American Folk Art House Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Embark on a journey through color and creativity with this 20th-century American Folk Art sculpture
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Poodle
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 20th century American Folk Art poodle sculpture constructed from a cut iron poodle
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
American Folk Art Carved Fish Decoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Folk Art hand-carved and painted fish decoy with a fishing line in its mouth (ca. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Snake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive wooden hand-sculpted snake (circa 1920, USA). The wood grain adds nice texture / detail
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Vintage 1920s American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Hand Carved Signed Wood Jungle Wildlife Animal Scene Totem Sculpture Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
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A unique and one-of-a-kind work. Would be a great addition to any wood carving or TOTEM collection
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1990s North American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1940s American Folk Art Woodsman / Lumberjack Whirligig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical whirligig depicting a woodsman sawing a log mounted to a black painted metal stem / base. Hand carved, painted, and assembled with applied facial details. When manually tur...
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique American Folk Art Carved Wooden Penguin Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
An early 20th century American hand carved and painted black wooden penguin sculpture. The
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
19th Century Wooden Large Painted American Barber Pole
Located in Surrey, BC
An authentic wooden barber pole with carved details old painted surface, this pole was acquired in Chicago years ago to a collector in Vancouver.
The over paints were removed leavin...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Shark Mother Totem Pole, 1960s-1970s Northwest Coast Carved Wood by Duane Pasco
By Duane Pasco
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage totem pole, titled Shark Mother, was expertly carved from wood by renowned artist
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Late 19th Century Carved Folk Art American Eagle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 19th century carved Folk Art American eagle holding a red, white and blue crest. With a gilt
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage American Folk Art Carved Painted Candlestick Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
two vintage American folk art candle sculptures.
Primitive handmade slatted solid wood construction
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Midwestern Carved American Folk Art TOTEM Pole
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Midwestern United States hand-carved American Folk Art TOTEM pole found in Wisconsin, circa 1930s
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Model of the Civil War Era Ship CSS Virginia
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ship model of the ironclad Civil War Confederate CSS Virginia (Merimack).
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Antique 1860s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved and Painted Life Sized Folk-Art Cigar Store Native American Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and imposing carved and painted life sized cigar store Native American sculpture. With a
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20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved American Folk Art Totem Pole Evolution Fish to Infant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic American Folk Art totem pole depicting evolution. Hand-carved and painted. Excellent
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th c. American Folk Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Cross in a Large Scale
Located in Savannah, GA
This late 19th century large scale American Folk "Tramp" Art double sided "Crown of Thorns" cross
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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American Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the American wood carving you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, every American wood carving was constructed with great care. Find 118 options for an antique or vintage American wood carving now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect American wood carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each American wood carving bearing Folk Art, Neoclassical or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Hermitage des Artistes, Native American Art and Duane Pasco each produced at least one beautiful American wood carving that is worth considering.
How Much is an American Wood Carving?
Prices for an American wood carving start at $145 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $2,104.
Finding the Right Folk-art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
Questions About American Wood Carving
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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