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Large 19th Century Hand Carved Sculpture Seated Buddhist Monk Statue Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful early 19th century Buddhist temple monk statue Featuring a carved giltwood traces and
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Statues

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Hand Carved Sculpture Seated Buddhist Monk Statue Antiques LA
Large 19th Century Hand Carved Sculpture Seated Buddhist Monk Statue Antiques LA

Large 19th Century Hand Carved Sculpture Seated Buddhist Monk Statue Antiques LA

$8,700
Two Late 19th Century Thai or Burmese Carved Giltwood Figures of Buddhist Monks
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
14 inches tall these two Thai or Burmese young monks are carved in wood and gilded. One monk is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Two Late 19th Century Thai or Burmese Carved Giltwood Figures of Buddhist Monks
Two Late 19th Century Thai or Burmese Carved Giltwood Figures of Buddhist Monks

Two Late 19th Century Thai or Burmese Carved Giltwood Figures of Buddhist Monks

$2,750
Kitsune (Fox) Known As "Hakuzosu" Dressed as a Monk, Japanese, Wood, Meiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kitsune (Fox), known as "Hakuzosu”, dressed as a monk, is a popular figure in Japanese folklore
Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Kitsune (Fox) Known As "Hakuzosu" Dressed as a Monk, Japanese, Wood, Meiji
Kitsune (Fox) Known As "Hakuzosu" Dressed as a Monk, Japanese, Wood, Meiji

Kitsune (Fox) Known As "Hakuzosu" Dressed as a Monk, Japanese, Wood, Meiji

$3,200
Two Mid-20 Century Thai or Burmese Carved and Painted Figures of Buddhist Monks
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
16 inches tall these two Thai or Burmese young monks are carved in wood and painted One monk is
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint, Glass, Wood

Two Mid-20 Century Thai or Burmese Carved and Painted Figures of Buddhist Monks
Two Mid-20 Century Thai or Burmese Carved and Painted Figures of Buddhist Monks

Two Mid-20 Century Thai or Burmese Carved and Painted Figures of Buddhist Monks

$1,320 / set
A Large Black Forest carved limewood study of a monk, Swiss, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This most impressive large scale Black Forest limewood figure is beautifully carved and depicts the
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Large Black Forest carved limewood study of a monk, Swiss, circa 1900
A Large Black Forest carved limewood study of a monk, Swiss, circa 1900

A Large Black Forest carved limewood study of a monk, Swiss, circa 1900

$2,309
Antique Japanese Carved Statue of Buddhist Monk, Edo Period, circa 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese carved statue of a Buddhist monk, Edo period, circa 18th century. Carved from wood
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Japanese Carved Statue of Buddhist Monk, Edo Period, circa 18th Century
Antique Japanese Carved Statue of Buddhist Monk, Edo Period, circa 18th Century

Antique Japanese Carved Statue of Buddhist Monk, Edo Period, circa 18th Century

$6,800
19th C., Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Shrine with Standing Disciple / Monk
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden shrine with standing disciple. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Height 32.5 C.M. / Width 13 C.M. / Depth 12.3 C.M. Condition: Nice condition ov...
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th C., Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Shrine with Standing Disciple / Monk
19th C., Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Shrine with Standing Disciple / Monk

19th C., Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Shrine with Standing Disciple / Monk

$1,024
19th C., Mandalay, a Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monks / Disciples
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Burmese wooden seated disciples. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th century Size: Height 23 - 23.8 C.M. / Width 15 - 17.8 C.M. / Length 18.2 - 19.7 C.M. Condition: Nice con...
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th C., Mandalay, a Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monks / Disciples
19th C., Mandalay, a Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monks / Disciples

19th C., Mandalay, a Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monks / Disciples

$800 / set
19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful 19th century Buddhist baby monk head, hand carved wood depicting the baby looking
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face
19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face

$360
Thai Wood Carved, Polychrome and Gilt Sculpture of Buddhist Temple Monk
Located in Studio City, CA
Great accent or stand alone piece. Wonderful detail, coloring and patina. Would be a nice addition to any personal Buddhist collection or a serene touch to any setting. Dimensi...
Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Thai Wood Carved, Polychrome and Gilt Sculpture of Buddhist Temple Monk
Thai Wood Carved, Polychrome and Gilt Sculpture of Buddhist Temple Monk

Thai Wood Carved, Polychrome and Gilt Sculpture of Buddhist Temple Monk

$349
Mid-Century Hotei / "Happy Buddha" Wandering Monk Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A well carved mid-century Hotei / "Happy Buddha" wandering monk sculpture in hardwood, circa 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Hotei / "Happy Buddha" Wandering Monk Carved Wood Sculpture
Mid-Century Hotei / "Happy Buddha" Wandering Monk Carved Wood Sculpture

Mid-Century Hotei / "Happy Buddha" Wandering Monk Carved Wood Sculpture

$575
Lifesize Sienese Wood Carved Bust of a Monk, circa 1580-1600
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine bust carved in walnut was originally full size and over the years has been cut down
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lifesize Sienese Wood Carved Bust of a Monk, circa 1580-1600
Lifesize Sienese Wood Carved Bust of a Monk, circa 1580-1600

Lifesize Sienese Wood Carved Bust of a Monk, circa 1580-1600

$7,050
Substantial Wood Carved Relief Panel Featuring Monks Tasting Wine
Located in Wiscasset, ME
c. 1900, great example of fine carving.
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Substantial Wood Carved Relief Panel Featuring Monks Tasting Wine

Substantial Wood Carved Relief Panel Featuring Monks Tasting Wine

$900
Late 19th c. French Hand Carved Wooden Monk c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large late 19th c. painted, hand carved wooden French Monk with brown robe and rope belt
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th c. French Hand Carved Wooden Monk c.1900
Late 19th c. French Hand Carved Wooden Monk c.1900

Late 19th c. French Hand Carved Wooden Monk c.1900

$1,825
German Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Figurative Lamp Monk with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This masterfully hand carved wooden lamp features a sculpture of a monk holding a lantern and beer
Category

Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

German Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Figurative Lamp Monk with Lantern
German Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Figurative Lamp Monk with Lantern

German Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Figurative Lamp Monk with Lantern

$1,146
Thai Hand-Carved Standing Buddhist Monk Sculpture on Base with Offering Bowl
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai hand-carved wooden standing monk sculpture from the late 20th century, holding an offering
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Thai Hand-Carved Standing Buddhist Monk Sculpture on Base with Offering Bowl
Thai Hand-Carved Standing Buddhist Monk Sculpture on Base with Offering Bowl

Thai Hand-Carved Standing Buddhist Monk Sculpture on Base with Offering Bowl

$980
Burmese Buddhist Wood Carving, Sitting Monk or Teacher, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Buddhist wood carving. Sitting monk or teacher, early 20th century. This simple yet
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Burmese Buddhist Wood Carving, Sitting Monk or Teacher, Early 20th Century
Burmese Buddhist Wood Carving, Sitting Monk or Teacher, Early 20th Century

Burmese Buddhist Wood Carving, Sitting Monk or Teacher, Early 20th Century

$1,180
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Hand Carved and Painted Seated Buddhist Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand carved wooden seated Buddhist monk from the 19th century, with
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Hand Carved and Painted Seated Buddhist Monk
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Hand Carved and Painted Seated Buddhist Monk

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Hand Carved and Painted Seated Buddhist Monk

$2,200
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
handcrafted natural wood (perhaps rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with four large square-like beads called
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

$1,250
China Important Ancient Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha with Canine Ming 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a hand-carved and hand-painted wood figure of a seated Luohan Arhat, Buddha' disciple
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

China Important Ancient Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha with Canine Ming 1368-1644
China Important Ancient Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha with Canine Ming 1368-1644

China Important Ancient Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha with Canine Ming 1368-1644

$9,500
19th Century Buddha Statue "Monk Tang"
Located in New York, NY
, made of carved wood with gesso type paste made from wood ash and lacquers. The wood was carved then
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Ash

19th Century Buddha Statue "Monk Tang"
19th Century Buddha Statue "Monk Tang"

19th Century Buddha Statue "Monk Tang"

$650
19th C. Hand Carved Metal Sculpture Seated Buddhist Monk Statue Antiques LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful 19th century Buddhist temple monk statue featuring a carved giltwood finish and
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th C. Hand Carved Metal Sculpture Seated Buddhist Monk Statue Antiques LA CA
19th C. Hand Carved Metal Sculpture Seated Buddhist Monk Statue Antiques LA CA

19th C. Hand Carved Metal Sculpture Seated Buddhist Monk Statue Antiques LA CA

$2,380
Swedish Antique Wooden "Monk" Chair, Early 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
wood in Swedish national romantic style with hand-carved patterns and decorative lines. The structural
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Medieval Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Swedish Antique Wooden "Monk" Chair, Early 1900s
Swedish Antique Wooden "Monk" Chair, Early 1900s

Swedish Antique Wooden "Monk" Chair, Early 1900s

$1,544
19th-Century Swedish Monk s Corner Chair with Needlepoint Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
-century carved wood corner chair that is known as a Swedish Monks' chair. The seat has been fitted with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th-Century Swedish Monk s Corner Chair with Needlepoint Cushion
19th-Century Swedish Monk s Corner Chair with Needlepoint Cushion

19th-Century Swedish Monk s Corner Chair with Needlepoint Cushion

$800
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

$1,450
Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
hand-crafted natural wood (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads. These rosary-type large prayer
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

$1,450
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

$1,995
Large Burmese Carved Wood Monk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and elegant Burmese or Thai wooden carving of a Buddhist Monk decorated with paint, gesso
Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Paint, Mirror

Large Burmese Carved Wood Monk
Large Burmese Carved Wood Monk

Large Burmese Carved Wood Monk

$2,950
Pair of Japanese Carved Painted Wood Monks
Located in Seattle, WA
A pair of Japanese carved and painted wood figures of seated monks. One thought to be an image of
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Pair of Japanese Carved Painted Wood Monks
Pair of Japanese Carved Painted Wood Monks

Pair of Japanese Carved Painted Wood Monks

$4,200
Burmese Carved Wooden Polychromed Monk Figure
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Antique Burmese carved wood figure of a monk holding an offering bowl, on a wooden base circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Burmese Carved Wooden Polychromed Monk Figure
Burmese Carved Wooden Polychromed Monk Figure

Burmese Carved Wooden Polychromed Monk Figure

$750
Hand Carved Monk s Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderfully aged and beautifully handcrafted monk's desk. Two drawers. From a Spanish monastery.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Monk s Desk
Hand Carved Monk s Desk

Hand Carved Monk s Desk

$4,600
Antique Carved Monk Statue with Original Cloth Garments and Wood Beaded Belt
Located in Cardiff, CA
This is a very special monk statue featuring original dyed burlap cloak, muslin underskirt and
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Burlap, Muslin, Wood

Antique Carved Monk Statue with Original Cloth Garments and Wood Beaded Belt
Antique Carved Monk Statue with Original Cloth Garments and Wood Beaded Belt

Antique Carved Monk Statue with Original Cloth Garments and Wood Beaded Belt

$1,080
Standing Burmese Monk
Located in Dallas, TX
Standing Burmese Monk on a Teak Stand, eyes closed, in the pose of collecting alms, an alms bowl
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Statues

Materials

Wood, Paint

Standing Burmese Monk
Standing Burmese Monk

Standing Burmese Monk

$4,250
Set of Monk Statues
By Urban Zen
Located in New York, NY
Set of five consecutive monk statues made of carved wood. Personally selected by Donna Karan for
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of Monk Statues
Set of Monk Statues

Set of Monk Statues

$3,995
Thai Carved Gilded and Lacquered Monk with Inset Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic antique gilt carved wood figure made in Thailand during the 19th century. Graceful and
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Glass, Lacquer

Thai Carved Gilded and Lacquered Monk with Inset Glass
Thai Carved Gilded and Lacquered Monk with Inset Glass

Thai Carved Gilded and Lacquered Monk with Inset Glass

$2,250
Burmese Monk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Burmese monk on stand. Hand painted and carved wood Burmese monk - c 1840s.
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures

Burmese Monk
Burmese Monk

Burmese Monk

$4,150
Pair of Kneeling Monk Sculptures
By Urban Zen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of small kneeling monks made of carved wood. Personally selected by Donna Karan for her Urban
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bog Wood

Pair of Kneeling Monk Sculptures
Pair of Kneeling Monk Sculptures

Pair of Kneeling Monk Sculptures

$725
Monk on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved alabaster monk on black wood stand. China.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Folk Art Statues

Monk on Stand
Monk on Stand

Monk on Stand

$1,050
Large Burmese or Thai Carving of A Monk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and large wood carving of a Buddhist Monk made in Thailand or Burma some time during the
Category

20th Century Statues

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Mirror, Paint

Large Burmese or Thai Carving of A Monk
Large Burmese or Thai Carving of A Monk

Large Burmese or Thai Carving of A Monk

$2,950
Finely Carved Antique Burmese Praying Monk
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully serene and peaceful antique Burmese monk in the Classic praying position. A sweet
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Finely Carved Antique Burmese Praying Monk
Finely Carved Antique Burmese Praying Monk

Finely Carved Antique Burmese Praying Monk

$1,800
16th Century, Lacquered Wood Standing Monks in Anjali Mudra, Pagan Period, Burma
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
In addition to Buddha images, Myanmar sculptures feature human figures in real form, such as monks
Category

Antique 16th Century Burmese Other Antiquities

Materials

Wood

16th Century, Lacquered Wood Standing Monks in Anjali Mudra, Pagan Period, Burma
16th Century, Lacquered Wood Standing Monks in Anjali Mudra, Pagan Period, Burma

16th Century, Lacquered Wood Standing Monks in Anjali Mudra, Pagan Period, Burma

$5,200
19th Century Burmese Kneeling Buddhist Monk Gilded Wood Temple Figure
Located in Pau, FR
19th century gilded kneeling Burmese Buddhist monk. Carved from one single piece of teak wood, with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Teak, Lacquer

19th Century Burmese Kneeling Buddhist Monk Gilded Wood Temple Figure
19th Century Burmese Kneeling Buddhist Monk Gilded Wood Temple Figure

19th Century Burmese Kneeling Buddhist Monk Gilded Wood Temple Figure

$1,350
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carved wood monk you’re looking for. Each carved wood monk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and paint. Find 51 options for an antique or vintage carved wood monk now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a carved wood monk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved wood monk, those designed in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Aldo Tura, Macabo and Urban Zen each produced at least one beautiful carved wood monk that is worth considering.

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  • What are the types of wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Japanese wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Chinese wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Jepara wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is a Paete wood carving?
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    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.
  • How do you identify wood carvings?
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    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.
  • What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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    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.
  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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    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.
  • How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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    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.
  • What is carved wood art called?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
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    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.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
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    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.

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