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1950s Wood Sculpture of Woman
Located in Tarrytown, NY
A beautiful 1950s Wood Sculptural Bust of a Woman Sides appear as a scroll Richly Carved Wood
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Busts

Materials

Wood

Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Portrait Bust of a Gentleman, by Insom Fece, 1839
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian neoclassical Alabaster portrait bust of a gentleman, by Insom Fece, 1839 Finely detailed
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Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
The neoclassical bust of a masculine Greek youth, late 20th century. Translucent resin - not
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Resin, Wood

Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and impressive hand carved wooden (I beleive mahogany) Buddha from Thailand, circa
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Disconnect, wood sculpture by Troy Williams, telephone, cell phone tower, steel
By Troy Williams
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Disconnect, wood sculpture by Troy Williams, telephone, cell phone tower, steel Hand-carved wood
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Two Louis Philippe Sicilian Wood Angels on Lacquered Wood Bases
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An exquisite pair of 19th-century Louis Philippe Sicilian wood angel figures. Each piece is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Busts

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Fruitwood, Lacquer

1960s Burl Wood Carving of A Woman s Face
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Burl Wood Carving of A Woman's Face Warm natural burl wood tones add texture and interest to
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Vintage 1960s Busts

Materials

Wood, Burl

Carved Italian Pope With Original Gilding
Located in Dallas, TX
Large carved wood and with original gilding of Pope Gregory with a mitre shaped like a crown. Circa
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Antique 1820s Italian Busts

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Wood

A Large and Decorative Carved Wooden Boiserie Element from France, Late 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
is quite an interesting item. Based on the size, the fact that it depicts a female bust, and the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Wood

18th Century Angel s Head Sculpture Handcarved in Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Angel's head sculpture handcarved in wood.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Busts

Materials

Wood

Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910 DIMENSIONS: Height: 22 inches Width: 7
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Japonisme Busts

Materials

Wood

Cavalier Sans Tête, Carved Wooden Torso Mounted on Custom Black Lacquer Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
"Cavalier Sans Tête", carved antique carved wooden torso mounted on a black lacquered custom base
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Antique 19th Century Indian Busts

Materials

Metal

Pair of 16th Century Carved Oak Corbels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative pair of 16th century carved oak corbels. Each intricately hand carved to showcase the
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Antique 16th Century English Tudor Busts

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Wood, Oak

Hand Carved Pair of 1950s Papua New Guinea Male and Female Wooden Sculptures
By Jef Deconinck
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition pair of busts. Anyone who knows a little bit about indigenous art
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of 16th Century Carved Wooden Terms or Beam Supports from Northern Europe
Located in Dallas, TX
A fascinating bit of history, this pair of carved wooden terms dates to the High Renaissance during
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Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Busts

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Metal, Iron

18th-Century Carved Wooden Head of a Philosopher / Religious Figure
Located in Lincoln, GB
18th-Century Carved Wooden Head of a Philosopher / Religious Figure This finely carved wooden head
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Antique 18th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Sheesham Wood Temple Sculpture Depicting a Woman Wearing a Tunic
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian sheesham wood temple statue of a woman wearing a tunic from the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Indian Busts

Materials

Wood

Large Late 18th Century French Ship Figurehead
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large late 18th Century French hand carved ships figurehead. A rare survivor, this figurehead
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Antique Late 18th Century French Busts

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large, antique wooden Buddha bust sculpture. This statue is hand carved from wood and dates from
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Antique 19th Century Asian Busts

Materials

Wood

collection of antique wig heads from late 18th - 19th century
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- rare collection of 3 wide heads from 18th century to 19th century - antiques from the period 1980-1910 - beautiful patina with traces of old craftsmanship
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Busts

Materials

Wood

18th century sculpture
Located in Brecht, BE
a wonderful genuine 18th century piece of art, great patina !
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Busts

Materials

Wood

Wooden Large Sculptures of Buddha on Bases with Polychromy Traces
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
pair of wood capitals, same era. Suitable for the entrance to a living room or on the columns at the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Busts

Materials

Wood

Indian 19th Century Ceremonial Wooden Mask
Located in Yonkers, NY
. The bust form mask features the woman from chest up with large earrings and necklace while her ears
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Busts

Materials

Wood

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 1950’s and then in a
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

Materials

Wood

Hervé Guegueniat, (1903-1960) Wooden Sculpture, Signed
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Hervé Guegueniat, (1903-1960) Wooden Sculpture, Signed Good general condition, small cracks.
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Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique French Patinated Bronze Winged Putti Seated on Fluted Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Pair of Antique French mid 1800s Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Putti Seated on Fluted Plinths. Each putti is seen seated with their arms and legs extended. They are bot...
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze

African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely carved. A good eye-catching accent piece. Dimensions: 8.25" high, 5" wide, 7" deep.
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20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved banana wood sculpture, expressionist bust, astonished face
Located in Carballo, ES
Hand-carved sycamore wood sculpture by the artist Álvaro de la Vega (1954, Lugo, Spain) in 2008. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of African Tanzanian carved ebony wood bookends with decorative carved busts wearing head
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20th Century African Tribal Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Carved Ebony Abstract Bust
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved ebony abstract wood bust. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern style
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Rustic Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Ebony Abstract Bust
Carved Ebony Abstract Bust
$799 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Serene Asian Wood Carved Buddha Head Bust on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful hand carved head/bust of Buddha on display stand with a beautiful patina and faded
Category

20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Witco Tiki Island King Queen Chess Pair Carved Wall Hanging Sculptures
By Witco
Located in Wayne, NJ
Queen chess pieces carved wood wall hangings. Circa, 1957-1977. They are comprised of carved wood busts
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Bust Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An antique wood figurative head bust sculpture, circa late-19th century to early-20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of scarce large Italian Baroque period carved and painted wood church altar
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.
Located in Forney, TX
Italy, late 18th century, church altar reliquary, hand carved solid wood, gesso, and silver leaf
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
At the turn of the century this type of "corporate head" portrait was very popular. They were often displayed on or in the lobby of the company headquarters. This striking wooden exa...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Sculptures
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage midcentury hand carved ebony wooden Balinese busts sculptures. Hand carved sculpture in
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Fine Art Wood Bust - Hand Carved - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage African hand carved fine art wood bust - unsigned - Zimbabwe (likely) - mid 20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

17th c. Hand Carved French Bishop Bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 17th century carved wooden bishop sourced from a private chapel in Provence, France
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Antique 17th Century Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Located in Cheshire, GB
Finely carved wooden bust of a striking tribeswoman figure carved from an exotic hardwood with a
Category

Early 20th Century North African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Carved bust of a tribeswoman
$7,496 Sale Price
20% Off
2003 Female Nude Torso Bust Burl Wood Carved Sculpture By Alexandria 19 1/2"
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a wonderful hand carved burl wood nude female torso bust sculpture by artist
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Early 2000s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Burl

Figurative Mixed Media Bust Sculpture in Ceramic Oxides and Carved Fir Wood
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This figurative mixed media bust sculpture in ceramic, metallic oxides and carved fir wood opens
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Jean Mermoz - Carved Wooden Bust, La Rafale
Located in Beaune, FR
Wooden sculpture representing the bust of Jean Mermoz entitled "La Rafale". Very good condition
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Circa 1900 English fairground hand carved timber bust
Located in London, GB
Circa 1900 English fairground hand carved timber bust An important piece of fairground history
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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman
Located in London, GB
The African wood female bust figurative sculpture of a Mandinka woman is a striking piece of art
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20th Century Gambian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

American Art Deco Carved Ebonized Wood Head Bust of a Young Boy, ca. 1940s
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT SCULPTURE This wonderful sculptural and portrait work was certainly created by a master sculptor, although not signed by the author. The face of this typical all-American boy, ...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Buddha Bust Thai Buddhist Art 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Extra Large carved Thai wood painted gold buddha head bust This stunning buddha bust is mounted on
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Vintage 1930s Statues

Materials

Wood

Bust portrait of a man with his mouth open, hand-carved in sycamore wood
Located in Carballo, ES
Hand-carved sycamore wood sculpture by the artist Álvaro de la Vega (1954, Lugo, Spain) in 2008. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Exotic Artisan Sculpted Wood Ibex Bust Table Lamps
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stylized Ibex bust table lamps. Artisan hand carved of an exotic grained wood. 1960's Asia Busts
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Figural Bust, England
Located in San Francisco, CA
Possibly from a ship, this rare antique late 19th Century English bust is carved and painted
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Antique Late 19th Century British Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Vintage Neoclassical French Carved Wood Limed Oak Bust Lamps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
neoclassical table lamps of his & her’s busts A very good looking and well made pair, they are hand carved
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20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

18th C. Carved And Gilt Mirror with Bust Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beveled wall mirror with carved and gilt double surround. The elaborate crest with a winged bust
Category

Antique 18th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Hand Carved Ebony Wood King Tut Tutankhamen Pharaoh Bust Book Ends Signed 1974
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dated 1974 hand-carved King Tutankhamun bust bookends (set of 2), carved from a solid block of teak
Category

Vintage 1970s Egyptian Egyptian Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Large Rare Hand Carved Lions Mane Bust Head in Wood with Solid Marble Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very large and decorative solid wood hand carved
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20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Victorian magnifier depicting a woman's head adorned with a 14-karat gold wire necklace with one diamond and diamond eyes on a 12.5" ebony stem with a 3.5" dia brass-plated magnifyin...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Ebony Hand Carved Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho carved ebony wood sculpture. A chic bust of man with stylized braids
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood bust for your home. A carved wood bust — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. There are 151 variations of the antique or vintage carved wood bust you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved wood bust — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each carved wood bust bearing Baroque, Neoclassical or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Affortunato Gory, Benin People and Jef Deconinck each produced at least one beautiful carved wood bust that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carved Wood Bust?

The average selling price for a carved wood bust at 1stDibs is $1,756, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Carved Wood Bust
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    There 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, 2022
    Antique 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, 2023
    To 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What 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, 2022
    In 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, 2023
    What 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, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    In 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, 2022
    Carved 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.