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Most Stylish Antique Carved Crucifix w. Corpus of Christ Sculpture, Maria Laach
Located in Lisse, NL
Christ sculpture is completely hand carved out wood. Thanks to its practical size this crucifix is
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Religious Items

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Metal

Pair of Italian Gilt Wood Poly Chromed Religous Figures
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt wood and poly chromed carvings of religious figures of man and woman with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Religious Items

A Wood, Silver and Mother of Pearl Torah Pointer, New York 1990. Judaica
Located in New York, NY
made with carved wood. The first part of the large square wooden handle is decorated on two of its
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Late 20th Century American Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Most Stylish Large Quality Carved Wooden Art Deco Corpus of Christ on Crucifix
Located in Lisse, NL
and very well carved body and face of Christ truly make this a unique work of religious art. This
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items

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Wrought Iron

Wood Fretwork House Altar with Accessories Black Forest Folk Art 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
or wood. This is old-age and gives the piece in total a great antique look. A nice addition to every
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

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Pewter

Hand Carved Arts Crafts Era Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted work of religious art with a marvelous patina. This finely carved, wooden statuette of
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items

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Marble

Grand Carved Wooden Niche – Italian Baroque, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
carved stylized shell radiates outward, framed by two charming putti in the upper spandrels—classic
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Spanish 16th C. Renaissance Wood Tabernacle, The Pelican in her Piety.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Spanish 16th Century Renaissance Ecclesiastical Wood Carved Tabernacle, The Pelican in her Piety
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

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Pine, Giltwood, Paint

Unique Antique and Large Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Glass Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
hand carved Gothic Revival lantern. We are noticing that it is getting ever harder to find all
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Glass, Wood, Oak

18th Century Spanish Colonial Craved Gilt Wood Winged Cherub Base
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century hand carved, painted and gilt triangular wood base with three angel heads with wings
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Antique 18th Century Peruvian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden representing Christ on the cross.
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Sacred Reliquary with Chalice and Consecrated Host in a Carved Gilt Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
An antique religious reliquary with a symbolic representation of the Eucharist, featuring a golden
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Coral, Gold

Hand-Carved Wooden Finial with Traces of Gold and Green Polychromy
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Carved Wooden Finial with Traces of Gold and Green Polychromy
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

Antique 16th Century Florentine carved Jesus Christ with Shroud in Glas Display
Located in Doha, QA
carved polychrome wood, on the background of a 16th century Silk Florentine fine fabric which represents
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Gold

Wooden Folk Art Huge Hand Carved Figure Saint Florian, 18th Century, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
This huge hand-carved figure shows the protector and patron against fire, Saint Florian. St
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Polychrome Painted and Carved Wood Sculpture, 19th century, with
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Antique 19th Century Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Baroque Walnut Sculpture Of Saint Joseph And The Christ Child, Early 18th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
18th Century Hand-carved walnut Height: 30 cm This exquisite devotional sculpture, masterfully hand
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Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the
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Antique 1890s German Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking Japanese Menburyu mask from the 20th century, masterfully carved to depict Fūryū—a
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20th Century Japanese Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder Circa 1650-1700
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful angel figure with candle holder. Traces of the original paint visible, Italy, circa 1650-1700. Weathered, losses and old repairs H:58cm W:25cm D:12cm
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Wooden Crucifix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th-century Honduran polychrome wooden crucifix, carved in a provincial folk tradition and
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Antique 19th Century Honduran Rustic Religious Items

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Polychrome Jesus of Gethsemane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the wood beneath, enhancing its time-worn beauty. The sculpture’s expressive simplicity and devotional
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint, Gesso

Antique realistic wooden crucifix, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / crucifix / wood / Antique / Baroque / Rustic A beautiful small wooden crucifix
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Antique 1850s French Rustic Religious Items

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Wood

18th Century Portuguese Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exquisite work of 18th century Portuguese craftsmanship, this carved, painted, and gilded wood
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items

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Gold

Large Rare Antique French Porcelain Giltwood Judaica Menorah Samson et Cie
By Samson Cie
Located in London, GB
carved giltwood frame, which expands the composition outward and underscores its grandeur and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Bleached walnut pulpit carved by hand
Located in Livorno, IT
motifs hand carved. A rare sacred object of great value that can be used to embellish a unique
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Fir

Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking Japanese Menburyu mask from the 20th century, masterfully carved to depict Fūryū—a
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20th Century Japanese Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

French 17th Century Baroque Wooden Madonna with Child
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely hand carved wooden Madonna with child with traces of old color. Despite of the fact this
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Antique 17th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Wood

An Olivewood Esther Scroll Case and Parchment Scroll, Jerusalem C. 1950
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of mid-20th century Jerusalem craftsmanship, this hand-carved Esther Scroll
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Vintage 1950s Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Hide, Wood, Olive

18th Century Portuguese Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
gilded wood taking the form of a small cabinet (where religious statuary would be displayed). The niche
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gold

17th Century, Spanish Giltwood Baroque Altarpiece with Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning and complete unique early Baroque altarpiece with beautiful and very rich carved and
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th century Indian portable Vishnu shrine
Located in Fukuoka, JP
expressive detailing and is well-preserved with minor signs of age. A rare example of portable folk religious
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Antique 19th Century Indian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Risen Christ/Resurrection Statue With Flag
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved wooden risen Christ/ resurrection statue with flag in folk-art style. Great
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Corpus Of Christ (indo-portuguese, Circa 1660–1700)
Located in Bilzen, BE
–1700) Corpus of Christ in Polychromed Wood Goa, Indo-Portuguese, late 17th century Carved jackwood with
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Antique 17th Century Indian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

A Rare Olivewood Etrog Container, Jerusalem 20th century
Located in New York, NY
octagonal shape with intricate carvings that celebrate its cultural and religious significance. The lid is
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20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Olive

Corpus of Christ in the Jansenist Style, 17th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Corpus of Christ in the Jansenist Style France or Southern Netherlands, 17th century Carved wood
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Antique 17th Century French Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood

An Olivewood Dreidel, Jerusalem Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A Lovely Olivewood Dreidel made in Jerusalem Circa 1950. Dreidel is made classically; it is carved
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Vintage 1950s Israeli Religious Items

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Wood, Olive

Antique Wooden Sculpture of a Female Saint, 17th Century
Located in NICE, FR
An evocative 17th-century wooden sculpture of a female saint, finely carved and adorned with
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Antique Late 17th Century French Medieval Religious Items

Materials

Wood

An Olivewood Kiddush Goblet, Jerusalem Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
religious symbolism with regional craftsmanship. Jerusalem during the 1930s was a center of Jewish life and
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Vintage 1930s Israeli Religious Items

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Wood, Olive

Baroque Style Giltwood Sunburst with Angelheads, Italy, Circa 1880-1900
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered one of a kind piece. Baroque sunburst with angelheads, Italy, circa 1880-1900. Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement includes the wooden base. H:54c...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Sculpted And Gilded Statue Of Saint Augustine, 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
1700–1750 Carved oak, original water gilding and polychromy traces Height: 36.5 cm A finely carved
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Antique Early 18th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique silver-mounted crucifix
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An ornate 18th/19th century European silver mounted brass and wood Catholic crucifix. The rosewood
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Brass

19th Century Giltwood and Gesso Catholic Processional Crown
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and very rare early 19th century Catholic processional Crown, hand crafted in wood with
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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Statuette of the Virgin, South German circa 1600
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Statuette of the Virgin South-German, circa 1600 sculpted wood circa 1600 (right arm restored) 52
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Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wood

A Matzah Roller and Perforator, Bukhara , Uzbekistan early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
perforator is hand-carved from one solid piece of wood and has numerous steel nails hammered into its center
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Religious Items

Materials

Steel

17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful angel figure with candle holder. Beautiful traces of the original paint and gilding visible, Italy, circa 1650-1700. Weathered, losses and old repairs More pictures availa...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Giltwood Architectural Monstrance
Located in Dallas, TX
. Hand-carved in the 1700s, the giltwood architectural piece is in the form of a Gothic church, with the
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Antique 18th Century French Gothic Religious Items

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

17th Century Alpine Tabernacle from Hautes-Alpes, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Most likely originating in the Queyras valley of France, this Alpine tabernacle was hand-carved
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Antique 17th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Iron

Stunning Ming Period Male Deity Sculpture – 14th–17th Century China
Located in Fukuoka, JP
interiors. • Origin: China • Period: Ming Dynasty, 14th–17th century • Material: Carved wood with traces
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Russian 19th Century Silver Icon of Christ Pantocrator
Located in London, GB
of Christ's visage, hair, and hands which are painted on wood. A radiant halo encircles Christ's
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Antique 1880s Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Large Abalone and Mother of Pearl Icon Depicting the Last Supper
Located in London, GB
frame, carved, engraved, and pierced with arabesque and foliate designs. Further religious imagery
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Antique Late 19th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

French 18th Century Double Sided Lectern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 18th century iron lectern from France, intended to be used on the altar to display a large Bible during mass that the priest would read from. This is an instant conversati...
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Iron

English Medieval Extremely Rare Church Pew Animal Carvings
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Medieval Extremely Rare Church Pew Animal Carvings Pair of extraordinary animal carvings from the 15th century. A cat playing with a mouse and a dog with a bat wing in its p...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Nativity Female Figure
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Italian nativity figure from, circa 1840 with its original fabric costume. Carved from wood
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Antique 1840s Italian Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Carved Wood Religious For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of carved wood religious available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood religious was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Carved wood religious have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood religious bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made carved wood religious over the years, but those made by Par Makengo, Dementz Family DEUR Art Company and Spanish School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Religious-items for You

Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.

Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.

Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.

In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.

On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.

Questions About Carved Wood Religious
  • 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
    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 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 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
    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 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 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
    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 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 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
    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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