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Japanese Old Wood Carving Huge Penis 1800s-1920/Antique Figurine Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a huge Japanese old wood carving penis.
It is from the late Edo period to the Meiji period
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Old Wood Carving Guardian Dog KOMAINU 1336s-1573s/Antique Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
was carved from cedar wood.
Komainu are guardian dogs.
Komainu exist in pairs.
In Japan, since
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Large Unusual Religious Carved Wood Sculpture of Jesus and Twelve Apostles
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual antique wood carving depicting Jesus and the twelve Apostles.... Possibly African in origin
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Carving Japanese Carved Hardwood Tengu Figure, 19Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique wooden carving sculpture
A wonderfully executed carving in rich detail depicting a Tengu
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Lion on Stand, 19th Century Carving Sculpture
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Figural Carving Sculpture
A well-executed, characterful and detailed study of a lion on a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique French Folk Art Carved Woman Figure, Wooden Carving Sculpture, 19th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH WOOD CARVING
A hugely decorative and charming piece depicting a woman in
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Teak Wood Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
Category
Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Carved Wood Buddha Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique seated Buddha wood sculpture with remnants of the original painted finish. Some age related
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
The top of an original antique teak wood rice pounder. Hand cut pieces of mother of pearl shell are
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
The top of an original antique teak wood rice pounder. Hand cut pieces of mother of pearl shell are
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
The top of an original antique rice pounder. Handcut pieces of mother of pearl shell are carefully
Category
Vintage 1950s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
The top of an original antique rice pounder. Handcut pieces of mother of pearl shell are carefully
Category
Vintage 1950s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful old teak wood container originally used for pounding rice. We added the shell inlay
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Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Single Teak Wood Root Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
Antique rice pounder carved from a single teak root. Beautiful as a sculpture, holding towels or
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Antique Carved Wood "Foo" Dogs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely carved pair of Chinese "Foo Dogs" in soft-wood mounted on square bases, probably early
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wood Panel from Kandahar
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3270 - Antique Teak wood panel from a temple in Kandahar (Afghanistan). This panel was bought by
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Early 20th Century Afghan Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues
Located in Somis, CA
A rare collection of 5 antique wood statues of Chinese Bodhisattvas. All seated in horseshoe round
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Fortune Fish
Located in South Burlington, VT
lacquer on one side.
Fine original patina.
Originally talismans, today these antique works of art
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Unusual Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted and unusual antique carved wood foo dogs. Heavy, big and so sought after. Now, more than
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Beautiful polychrome painted
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Nice Antique Carved Wood Hunter Whip Holder, 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A nice hand carved wooden Black Forest whip holder / coat hook depicting a hunter with his gun. with two real chamois horns mounted as hooks. executed in swizerland or Austria circa ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare large hand carved linden wood bear bench. With bear musicians and dancing bears on the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Impressive Large Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Schooner Diorama
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An impressive 19th century painted and carved wood diorama of a 5 masted schooner ship in relief
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A hand-carved lindenwood bear hallstand, for coats and umbrellas. The mother bear is holding a large three with her cub sitting in the branches. Executed, circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. H...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Asian Diety Figure, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large antique Asian diety figure offers hand-carved wood with polychormed finish, seated on
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Folk Art Root Carving Figure, Carved Wooden Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH WOOD CARVING
A hugely decorative and charming piece depicting a male figure.
The
Category
Late 20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indian Low Relief, India, Antique 19th Century Carved Wood, Skanda
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Indian low relief, India, antique 19th century carved wood. Skanda.
Measures: H 50cm, W 30cm, W
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Propeller Wood Mold 1860s-1900s/Object Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
zelkova wood.
The grain of the wood is beautiful.
Weight 34kg.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Natural Wood Figurine Wabisabi Art Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese old natural wood.
The age is unknown, but it is quite old.
Over time, it weathers and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Rose Quartz Kuan Yin Chinese Figure with Carved Wood Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Rose Quartz Kuan Yen Chinese Figure with Carved Wood Base
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz
Antique Chinese Tang Style Carved Wood Horse on Modern Lucite Stand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Tang Style Carved Wood Horse on Modern Lucite Stand
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Bronze Pagoda Form Sensor with Carved Wood Base C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Bronze Pagoda Form Sensor with Carved Wood Base C1920
Measures - 13.25"H x 8.5"W x
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Wood-Carved Water Buffalo/ Wooden Figurine/ Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden carved buffalo that has weathered naturally over the years.
It was used in a private home in the Tohoku region and is thought to have undergone gradual changes due ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Antique Burmese Carved Gilt Wood Glass Jeweled Manussiha Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
exceptional Southeast Asian Buddhist figural carvings feature lacquered and gilded solid wood adorned with
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese 18th Century Qing Dynasty Gaunyin Bodhisattva Carved Wood Statue
Located in Portland, OR
A large antique 18th Century Chinese Qing dynasty carved wooden figure statue of the Bohisattva
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wood Carved Buddha Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique wood carved Happy Buddha statuary has very detailed hand carving
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A primitive antique Southeast Asian Buddhist carved qilin foo dog temple guardian figure.
Hand
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Turtle Carved from a Natural Wood Burl 1900s-1940s / Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
. Folk wood carvings like this were often given as gifts or kept as protective charms, embodying wishes
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Huge, Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
rooms for suspending cooking pots and kettles over a charcoal fire. Today these antique works of art
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Chinese Antique Hand carved Wood and Porcelain Bird Cage, Fine Details Complete
Located in South Burlington, VT
we have seen.
Found in Japan, this attractive antique Chinese hand crafted wooden bird cage is
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain, Silk, Wood
Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sassy Tail, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
these antique works of art serve as wonderful decorative sculptures as ours.
Dimensions: 12 inches in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Chinese Qing Surround in Gilded Wood w Foo Dogs, Birds
Flowers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
wood with gilding, depicting foo dogs & birds that include ibis & starlings perched on branches with
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Natural Wood Turtle 1900s-1940s / Figurine Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden turtle.
It is from the early Showa period (1900s to 1940s).
This unique turtle is made from a tree mass.
The face and arms and legs are glued to a...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Sage Immortal Male Guangxu Period
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very fine well carved hard wood Chinese standing sage figure (scholarly wise Man) of outstanding
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Big Antique Cherry Wood "Fish" Sugar Cake Celebrations Sculpture, 20"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fresh Find From Our Recent Japanese Acquisition Travels
Japan, an antique finely hand carved
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cherry
Japan Fine Antique Frog Toad Critter Hand-Carved Keyaki Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan fine antique frog toad critter hand-carved keyaki wood, early 20th century.
A fresh find
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japan Antique Pair Lovely Gold Gilt Wood Crowned Kannon Buddha, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
art, antique garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years. Mr. Schneible personally
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Antique 1931 Folk Art Carved Wood Minerva Greek Goddess Cameo Medallion Plaque 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1931 hand carved wood medallion plaque showing the head of the Greek Goddess Minerva with
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Wooden Horse
Located in Houston, TX
This Antique Wooden Horse is carved in sections and then fitted together like a puzzle. Something
Category
20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,160
Andrianna Shamaris Framed Antique Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved panel from Toraja. Framed in a Minimalist black teak wood shadow box. This
Category
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist straight line carving, known as pasussu pattern, symbolizes a form of community
Category
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy. A wood skein reel, simple three-part construction, composed of a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Bali Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
Early 20th century Bali sculpture of a ram. Original old paint. A fun piece. Nicely carved and painted.
Category
Early 20th Century Balinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,200
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
The top of an original antique rice pounder. Hand cut pieces of mother of pearl shell are carefully
Category
Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Burmese wooden temple panel from Burma - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
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Antique Burmese wooden temple panel
Material : wood
110,5 cm high
79 cm wide and 11 cm deep
Gilded with 24
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique English Rocking Horse
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Exquisite 19th century antique wooden rocking horse with its original paint. Although there are no
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Antique Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique wood carvings available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique wood carvings — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. We have 1819 antique and vintage antique wood carvings in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of antique wood carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique wood carvings bearing folk art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique wood carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Black Forest and Native American Art produced popular antique wood carvings that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Wood Carvings?
Prices for antique wood carvings start at $29 and top out at $5,807,050 with the average selling for $2,614.
Questions About Antique Wood Carvings
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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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