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Antique Tibetan Buddha Manjushri Vermilion Oversized Carved Wood Statue, c1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
Tibetan 19th century oversized carved wood recumbent Manjushri Buddha features jeweled red wash
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sounth India Indian Antique Wood Gangaur Hindu Holy Women Goddess Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Indian (South India) wood-carved deity sculpture of the Goddess/Holy Woman Gangaur the
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Wood Carved Flower Butter Mold Antique, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late early 20th century wooden butter mold, circa 1910. Made of hand carved wood. Found at
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
these antique works of art serve as wonderful decorative sculptures as ours.
Dimensions: 18 inches in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Inkwell German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s black forest wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Wood Sculpture Crane 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of natural ash wood.
We estimate that it was made between the 1900s-1940s.
It is a rare statue that
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sounth India Indian Rajasthan Antique Wood Hindu Temple Sadhu Chariot Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Indian (South India) wood-carved Hindu temple chariot Sadhu panel deity sculpture from
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Antique 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique African carved wood apothecary mortar. Measure: 8".
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Early 20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of Woman Rabbit Ming
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an antique sculpture hand-carved in solid wood, mounted in a rosewood
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Antique Anglo Indian Elephant Black Ebonized Wood Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Black Ebonized Wood Hand Carved Anglo Indian Elephant Sculpture.
Precious black ebonized
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique Carved Wood Urns with Flowers Mantle Ornaments, 19th C
Located in South Salem, NY
Exquisite and unusul, this pair of antique carved wooden urns from late 19th century France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tree Stump Display Stand/Natural Wood Primitive Art Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A display stand made of old Japanese natural wood.
The age is unknown, but it is quite old.
Over
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20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Natural Wood Tree Stump Figurine Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese old natural wood.
This is a beautiful wooden object that can be mistaken for a stone
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Lot of Four Antique and Vintage Chinese Wood Sculptures, Hand-Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful collection consisting of four pieces of hand-carved antique and vintage wood sculptures
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Smokers Set German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s black forest wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Decorative Antique Hand-Carved Solid Wood Printing Block, Vintage Stamp Tool
Located in Chicago, IL
Very large vintage hand-carved wood block used for printing on fabric or paper to make wall
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Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood-Carved Bird/ Wooden Figurine/ Circa1900s/ Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wood-carved bird that has long been naturally weathered.
It is believed to have
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Old Wooden Object/Tree Stump Figurine Natural Wood Wabisabi Art Antique
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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Antique Italy, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Verona, Italy. Made by a woodcarver in the South Tyrollean area, this area is well-known for their wood
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Chinese Gold Gilt Carved Wood Wall Plaque
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Chinese gold gilt carved wood wall plaque dating from the 19th century (Possibly earlier
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Tall Antique Hawaiian Chief Ali
i Wood Tiki Sculpture 1900 FREE SHIPPING
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental and rare Hawaiian hand-carved Koa wood Tiki sculpture featuring a Hawaii Ali'i Chief
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Antique 1890s American Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bird Pen Holder Inkwell Catchall German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Barrel with a Bird
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine American Folk Art Wooden Carving or Sculpture of a Boxer or Pugilist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. 13.5 in.
Items purchased from David Sterner antiques must delight you. Purchases may be returned for
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Carved Butter or Cookie Gingerbread Mold Antique, Sweden Folk Art, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden mold, circa 1890s. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in
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Antique 1890s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Pair Wood Pigeons Beautiful Detail
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1230 Pair Japanese hand cast wood pigeons with highly detailed plumage,heads,tails and feet.
Category
Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Ming Figure of an Official, Early 19th Century Chinese Wood Figure
Located in Somis, CA
status.
All original.
Solid wood. hand-painted.
All original.
Solid wood. hand-painted.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming 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
Antique Chinese Chaozhou Carved Red Gold Gilt Lacquered Wood Table Mirror Stand
Located in Forney, TX
gilded wood large mirrored table pedestal. circa 1920
Showcasing high-quality workmanship and excellent
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine w/ Daikoku wood figurines wabi sabi , mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden Zushi (miniature shrine, the "house of the Gods") with wooden figurine of Daikoku
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Big Antique Hand Carved Wood Frog Toad Kaeru
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japan a hard to find hand carved frog or toad-kaeru- sculpture from 1920's
Category
Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
9 Antique Black Forest Wood Carved Owl Matchstick Holders Ashtray Ink Pot Candle
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is a ready made collection of rare antique & vintage black forest wood owls. You have included
Category
20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique wooden display stand/wabi-sabi object/block of wood/1868-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
--1920).
It would look very cool to place pots, bonsai, Buddha statues, etc.
The wood material is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Huge Antique Hand-Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century, 36"
Located in South Burlington, VT
main living rooms for suspending cooking pots and kettles over a charcoal fire. Today these antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Cute Viechtauer Carved Wood Squirrel Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood squirrel, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Trio Three Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
for suspending cooking pots and kettles over a charcoal fire. Today these antique works of art serve
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Carved Wood Sculpture Decorative Piece from Sicilian Donkey Cart
Located in Sheffield, MA
horseback. The wood fragment is completely hand carved out of one solid piece of hardwood with hand painted
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Antique 19th Century Italian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Carved Wood Sculpture Decorative Piece from Sicilian Donkey Cart
Located in Sheffield, MA
horseback. The wood fragment is completely hand carved out of one solid piece of hardwood with hand painted
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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Pair Black Wood Pigeons, Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
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The Japanese wood pigeon (Columba janthina) is a species of bird in the genus Columba in the family
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Dog or Wolf Tin Cutout and Painted Folk Art Sculpture on a Wood Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible antique Folk Art tin cutout sculpture of a dog or a wolf. It is hand painted and on a
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Tin
Japanese Antique Garden Stone Five Elements Earth, Wood, Water, Fire, Wind
Located in South Burlington, VT
represents the Godai (Japanese philosophy) of five earthly elements: earth, wood, water, fire, and wind in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Wood Sculpture Crane 1900s-1940s / Bird Wooden Statue Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
crane is represented in an abstract manner and is a beautiful and colorful piece.
The wood material is
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Rat on the Wood Board" Signed, Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Rat on the Wood Board" dated around the late 19th to early
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Sacred Garden Stone Five Elements Earth, Wood, Water, Fire, Wind
Located in South Burlington, VT
represents the Godai (Japanese philosophy) of five earthly elements: earth, wood, water, fire, and wind in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Attractive Japan Antique Mandarin Duck Pair Silver Gilt Bronze Signed wood Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Schneible fine arts has been dealing in authentic Japanese antique garden ornaments, lanterns and water
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Huge Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-533 a large scale fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity ,
perseverance and good fortune.
This big fish hold the round ball like wish g...
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Sculptural Coffee Table Base of Hand-Carved Lion Sculpture Antique
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an antique wood carving of a lion. The sculpture is carved from a single
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Buddha Pair and Stand Hand Carved Wood and Hand Painted Red and Gilded
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of Buddha and stand comprised of hand carved wood. Hand painted red underlay has been
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese root stand, Meiji period (1868-1912) presentation stand, hand carved from a single
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Framed Antique Hand Carved 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
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes both the protection of
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Antique 1890s Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed 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.
- 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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