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Asian Wooden Plate
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Very decorative wooden plate from Asia, Indonesia from the 1970 ies, elegant decoration and design
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Vintage 1970s Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of 3 Tribal Wooden Fetish Figures – Borneo Ritual Sculptures on Museum Stand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Indonesian tribal art. Traditionally used as ritual offerings to ancestors, these slim statues with upraised
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Wooden Sculpture of Woman from Bali
Located in Roma, IT
This a wonderful wooden sculpture which describes a woman from Bali. Mid-20th century. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy create...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid-20th Century Hardwood Ceremonial Paddle, Mentawai Islands, Sumatra
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ceremonial Paddle, Siberut, Mentawai Islands, Western Sumatra, Indonesia This is a stately
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Sublime Buddha, Old Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Wooden Panel of Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
its origin speak to old Indonesia and that area of the world and calculate it is an older carving some
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Sublime Double Buddha, Old Hand-Carved Hand-Painted Wooden Panel of Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
believe its origin speak to old Indonesia and that area of the world and calculate it is an older carving
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Carved Ironwood Panel with Floral Motif, Borneo, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved ironwood panel with floral motif. Borneo, mid-20th century. This beautifully eroded decorative panel incorporates a floral motif and comes from a Dayak longhouse in Borneo. Di...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Carved Wooden Tribal Mask with Original Painting
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ancient tribal art mask for ritual use. With cut-outs for eyes, nose and mouth. With original polychrome painting. The mask only covers half of the face, instead of a mouth you can s...
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Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Indonesian Polychrome Temple Carving with Raised Rinceaux Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian carved architectural fragment from a temple, with raised floral motifs
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Architectural Elements

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Wood

Tribal Wooden Carving from Flores, Indonesia, Early-Mid 20th Century, Mounted
Located in Point Richmond, CA
a metal and wood base. This carving comes from Flores Island in East Indonesia, most likely from
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Vintage 1930s Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

A Large and Striking Balinese Wood-Blossom Carving of a Cockatoo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and striking Balinese wood-blossom carving of a cockatoo; the perched bird with large and
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures

Antique Javanese Teakwood Cabinet with Detailed Carvings, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 20th century cabinet with detailed carved teak wood from Java, Indonesia. This cabinet
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Furniture

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Teak, Wood

Pair of Hand-Carved Table Lamps with Circle Motifs and Repeated Carving Around
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of hand-carved and painted wood table lamps with repeated circle motifs towards the top and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Table Lamps

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Wood

Indonesian Wooden Owl Bookends
Located in Delft, NL
Indonesian wooden owl bookends The Art Deco influence on Indonesian wood carving from the
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden Carving / Sculpture of Kneeling Wooden Figure from Timor, Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Wooden carving / sculpture of kneeling wooden figure from Timor, Indonesia (circa 1960s-1970s
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Midcentury Wooden Carving of Protective Figure from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Wooden carving of protective figure from Sumba Island, Indonesia (circa mid-20th century). This
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden Carving of Female Figure from Sumba Island, Indonesia, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Wooden sculpture / carving of standing female figure from Sumba Island, Indonesia, (circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Crocodile Panel carving from Toraja House, Sulawesi, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This crocodile is a decorative panel carved from Uru wood. It would have occupied the exterior of a
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden Sculpture or Carving of Sitting Figure from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Wooden sculpture / carving of sitting figure from Sumba Island, Indonesia (circa 1970s-1980s). The
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Vintage 1970s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden Carving or Sculpture of Standing Ancestral Figure from Timor, Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Wooden carving or sculpture of standing ancestral figure from Timor, Indonesia (circa 1960s - 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden Sculpture or Carving of Sitting Figure from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Wooden sculpture or carving of sitting figure from Sumba Island, Indonesia, (circa 1960s-1980s
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Wood Sculpture with Native Crew from Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
A hand carved model of a traditional Indonesian canoe being oared by four hunting crew members
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Early 2000s Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indonesian Carved Garuda Wood Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Indonesian Balinese wood hand carved Garuda bird sculpture, mounted as a wall hanging. The
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20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Medicine Container from Indonesia, on stand
Located in New York, NY
A herb / medicine container, in the style of the Batak ethnicity of Borneo, Indonesia. Hand-carved
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1990s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Indonesian Balinese Wood Carved Devotional Temple Shrine Sculptures 1950
Located in Studio City, CA
Wonderful, unique hand-carved wood and polychrome pair of Indonesian Balinese devotional figures
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Indonesia Hand-Carved Painted Wood Horse from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage painted wooden horse from Indonesia, circa 1940s. This enjoyable horse adopts a dynamic
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Guardian Figure on a Stand with Shell Inlaid Eyes Timor, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A timorese carved sculpture of a female figure by the Atoni Tribe of Timor. A visibly old carving
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indonesian Ceremonial Performance Mask, 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Indonesian ceremonial mask. Age: 19th century Size: 18.5 x8x 13.5cm cm ( 7.3 x 3 x 5.3inch
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Deer, Pair of Teak Wood, Lombok Island, Indonesia, Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand carved deer. Pair of teak wood, Lombok Island, Indonesia, late 20th century. Beautifully and
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Vintage 1980s Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak, Paint

Carved Wooden Figure / Handle Tool from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Carved wooden handle with human figure from Timor Island, Indonesia (circa 1960s-1970s) on
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage carved Indonesian elephant statues. This large heavy right and left facing pair of
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Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Carved Wooden Figure from Nias, Indonesia, circa 1960s-1970s
Located in London, GB
Carved wooden vise tool with human figure finial from Nias, Indonesia (circa 1960s-1970s). A
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tribal Architectural Column From Nias Island, Indonesia, c.1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A tribal architectural column crafted from a single hardwood block from Nias Island, Indonesia
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 19th Century Indonesian Architectural Transom Panel with Carved Foliage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian carved wooden panel from the early 19th century, with scrolling foliage and date in
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Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Wooden Slingshot Figure from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Carved wooden slingshot figure from Timor Island, Indonesia (circa 1970s) on contemporary stand
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Vintage 1970s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Papua New Guinea Irian Jaya Indonesia Asmat Carved Wood Shield, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
Papua province of Indonesia. The Asmat peoples are one of the most well-known woodcarving tribes in the
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Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indonesian Hand Carved Kris or Keris Hilt of a Dagger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The hilt/handle of this kris (Keris) is meticulously hand carved. This particular Indonesian kris
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Batak Carved Wooden Tribal Door, Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This rice granary door features a carved lizard and is from the Batak Tribe, from Lake Toba, central Sumatra. The lizard symbolises earth fertility amid Batak belief, responsible for...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

20th Century Sculpted Wooden Traditional Mask from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in London, GB
the carving of ancestral statues and masks, which have a ritualistic function. Some occasions that
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of Two Carved Wooden Tools with Human Faces from Nias, Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Set of two carved wooden tools with human head finials from Nias, Indonesia, (circa 1960s-1970s
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Carved Tribal Panels from Toraja House, Sulawesi, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Thes decorative panels, carved from Uru wood once occupied the exterior of a traditional Torajan
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Two Carved Figures, Indonesian, circa 1900-1920
Located in New York, NY
Two articulating Indonesian figures from Lumbock, near Bali, early 20th century, man and woman
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Early 20th Century Balinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved and Painted Bust from French Indonesia
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage Folk Art Carved and Painted Bust from French Indonesia, early to mid 20th Century, a
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Balinese Barong Carved Wood Dance Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
Balinese Barong hand carved and hand painted wood dance mask of an ornate colorful mythological
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Base from Bali in Carved Wood
Located in Roma, IT
Early 20th century. Light damages on the base. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Heavy Signed Wood Intricately Carved Buddha Dhyana Mudra Hand Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
fantastic, the carving masterful. Signed by the artist on verso (Ubud, Bali is the renowned wood carving
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Madura Carved-Wood Boat Prow, Mounted on New Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Madura carved-wood boat prow from the mid-20th century, which has been mounted on a custom iron
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Set of Five Wood and Bamboo Lime Powder Holders for Betel Nut from W. Timor
Located in London, GB
Set of five wood and bamboo lime powder holders for betel nut from West Timor Island, Indonesia
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Wood

Set of Seven Wood and Bone Lime Powder Holders for Betel Nut from W. Timor
Located in London, GB
Set of seven wood and bone lime powder holders for betel nut from West Timor Island, Indonesia
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Cat Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
Vintage Indonesian hand-carved wooden cat sculpture.
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Architectural Panel Minangkabau of West Sumatra, circa 1960
Located in Point Richmond, CA
; incorporating a scroll leaf pattern, "gagang"; robustly carved from a single piece of merbau wood. This would
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Decorative Lombok Bird Cage
Located in New York, NY
A decoratively carved wooden bird cage from Lombok, Indonesia. Twin cages with carved dragons and
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bog Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Wooden Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Andrianna Shamaris hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes peace and
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Antique 1890s Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Framework of ornamental Indonmesian mask
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary Indonesian mask from the 20th century, masterfully carved from wood and hand
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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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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

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved panel from Toraja symbolizing peace and happiness. This hand carved panel was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imp...
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Antique 1890s Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Balinese Barong Dance Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
Balinese Barong carved and hand painted wood dance mask of an ornate colorful mythological creature
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Indonesian Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Indonesian wood carving for your home. Frequently made of wood, reclaimed wood and hardwood, every Indonesian wood carving was constructed with great care. There are 89 variations of the antique or vintage Indonesian wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Indonesian wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Indonesian wood carving, designed in the Folk Art, Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Indonesian wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris and Asian Style are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Indonesian Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a Indonesian wood carving at 1stDibs is $854, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $6,720 for the highest priced.
Questions About Indonesian Wood Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Teakwood is a type of wood popularly used in Indonesian furniture. It is a tropical hardwood mainly used in Java, Indonesia, that can grow up to 130 feet tall. Shop a collection of Indonesian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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 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.