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Antique Architectural Indian Carved Wood Temple Sculpture of Mother and Child
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Sculpture of Mother and Child from India.
Hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest
Located in Troy, MI
is just under 16” tall and is 9” wide. Very good antique condition. Unknown artist.
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Javanese Teak Wood Panel Wayang Mythology c. 1920
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite antique teak wood panel hails from the culturally rich island of Java, Indonesia
Category
Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak, Paint
Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest desk accessory carved from wood in the shape of a wild boar. A lovely
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Large Antique Carved Eagle in Painted Green Wood with Gold Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique carved wooden eagle painted green with gilded accents makes an impressive statement with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Vintage Multicolored Pair of Wood Carousel Horses Austria, circa 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique vintage pair of carousel horses from multicolored lacquered wood Austria circa 1890.
The
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Antique 1890s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
19thc Antique Monumental Asian Carved Wood Sculpture - A Carved Tree - Chinoise
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Huge Monumental 19thc Asian Japanes Carved Woor 1/2 Tree Sculpture of Asian Scenes in Full Relief. This was rendered from a huge hollowed out tree. One sculpture against one tree. Am...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Napoleon III Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$3,540 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)
Located in Norton, MA
China, Ca. The stand: 18th - early 20th century Bell:
The intricately carved hardwood stand with openwork dragon borders, spandrels and apron with large iron hook suspending a Ming s...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand-Turned Olive Wood Plate Rack with Finial Detailing, 19th Century
Located in Northport, MI
A rare and exquisitely crafted 19th-century olive wood plate rack, showcasing meticulous hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Olive
Japanese Antique Edo Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Ko-Omote Koomote Mask, 1700s
Located in Studio City, CA
-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade.
This mask is likely that of the Noh
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Edo Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask Otobide 17th-18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade.
We believe this mask is of the Noh theatre
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Swedish Wood Carved Sami Sculpture, Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson
By Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson
Located in Andernach, DE
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Since then, the carvings done by her have gained popularity worldwide.
The colours might appear
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
$243 Sale Price
63% Off
Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century. The image sits on a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Indian Carved Wood Sculpture of Parvati with Vibrant Polychrome
Located in Yonkers, NY
commanding presence in carved wood, this antique Indian sculpture captures the fluid grace of Parvati, the
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Antique Edo Signed Wood Noh Theater Mask Ko-Omote 17th-18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade.
The mask is signed on the inside by the
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
10 Carpet Lawn Bowling Hand Carved Wood
Stone Balls Antique Office Gift Idea
Located in West Hollywood, CA
10 Carpet Lawn bowling hand carved wood & stone balls antique office gift idea. A Beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$4,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Painted Wood Sign with a Samurai, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
during the 19th century, this antique Meiji period painted wood sign with a samurai would be an
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Scandinavian Large Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-679 Scandinavian Folk Art bowl carved from a solid block of wood.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
$375 Sale Price
44% Off
Tall Antique Sumatra Hand-Carved Wood Batak Temple Mask from the 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Batak temple mask hand-carved of wood from the 20th century. This tall mask was hand
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Hand-Carved Wood Seated Goat Sculpture from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century seated goat statue hand-carved in wood from Burma. This hand-carved statue depicts a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique beautiful Brienz Bear Statue Wood Carved on an Ebonized Wooden Base 1890
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely one of...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique East African Carved Wood
Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large, rare, and most impressive antique hand carved and painted wood and metal stylized antelope
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Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Baule Tribal Horned Mask from Ivory Coast, Hand-Carved African Wood Art
Located in Wembley, GB
single piece of seasoned wood, its surface bears an aged patina, reflecting both time and authenticity
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Antique Early 1900s Ivorian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box.
Chinese shadow box features a hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
ANTIQUE DAYAK SHAMAN FERTILITY SCULPTURE STATUE IRON WOOD KALIMANTAN BORNEO 94cm
Located in Reutlingen, DE
As beautiful as rare, antique Fertility Fetish Statue from South Kalimantan (Indonesia / Borneo
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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Japanese Pair of Life Size Carved Wood Sea Turtles
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand carved wood life size turtles
small 12x19x10"
Large 12x22x12".
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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique American Wood Tree Sculpture with Hand Carved and Painted Birds
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
An early twentieth century American whimsical folk art bird tree driftwood hand carved and painted bird sculpture.
Small owl a later addition.
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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Driftwood
Rare Set of Antique French Limonaire Frères Carved Wood Carousel Pig Figures
Located in London, GB
Rare Set of Antique French Limonaire Frères Carved Wood Carousel Pig Figures
A unique pair of
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Antique 1890s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Antique Chinese Ornately Carved Cinnabar Plate with Landscape Scene
Wood Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique carved plate is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China and date to
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot, 18th/Early 19th Century with Wood Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot from 18th to the early 19th Century with wood stand.
An
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Antique 18th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Praying Buddha
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A praying Buddha hand carved from a single piece of wood. Circa 1930
This antique praying Buddha
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Vintage 1930s Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Praying Buddha
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful praying Buddha hand carved from a single piece of wood. Circa 1930
This antique
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Vintage 1930s Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$2,400
Antique Japanese Gilt Wood Panel Deer at the Base of Mount Fuji
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1262 Japanese gilt wood panel deer at the base of mount Fuji.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Praying Buddha
Located in New York, NY
A praying Buddha hand carved from a single piece of wood. Circa 1930
This antique praying Buddha
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Vintage 1930s Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$1,890
Monumental 23" Antique Chinese Gilt Wood Budai Hotai Buddha On Lotus Seat c.1940
Located in Richmond, CA
A monumental sized (H:42") vintage Chinese gilt wood carved Budai (Hotai) Buddha lacquered and gilt
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Antique African Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand carved African headrest with lovely patina. Circa 1950. We only select the best.
Own an Andrianna Shamaris original.
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique African Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand carved African headrest with lovely patina. Circa 1950. We only select the best.
Own an Andrianna Shamaris original.
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved panel from Toraja. Framed in a minimalist black teak wood shadow box. This
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 39
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Burmese Stupa from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood.
Measures: 102 cm high.
55 cm wide and 55 cm deep.
Weight: 16.1 kgs.
Gilded with
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
13 cm high
8,7 cm wide and 6,5 cm deep
Weight: 0.175 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Elephant
Man
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carving from the island of Rote which is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province of
Category
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Burmese Offering Vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
76 cm high
31 cm diameter
Weight: 4 kgs
Shan (Tai Yai) style
Originating from
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Batik Stamp
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique fish batik stamp set in an espresso teakwood frame.
Andrianna Shamaris, Inc. The
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Vintage 1960s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique wooden Burmese monk from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Burmese monk, hailing from Myanmar and dating back to the 19th century, is a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Temple from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
225 cm high
Very special !
Originating from Burma.
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$13,617
Antique wooden Indian Temple statue from India - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Indian temple statue is a charming 19th-century carving depicting a traditional
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique wooden Burmese Nat statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Burmese Nat statue is a captivating 19th-century artifact originating from
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Yokogi, a fish shaped fulcrum for the pot hook assembly over the hearth, a naively
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes both the protection of
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Antique 1890s Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique San Isidro With Oxen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expressive folk sculpture depicts San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers, shown guiding a pair of oxen as they plow the land. San Isidro is represented in traditional ...
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood, Paint
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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.
- 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 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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