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Balinese Barong Dance Mask of Garuda, the Vehicle of Vishnu
Located in Astoria, NY
hand painted wood mask. The piece is in good vintage condition and was produced during the 20th century
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Asmat Drum Player Hand Carved Offering Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
ethnic group of New Guinea, residing in the Papua province of Indonesia. The Asmat inhabit a region on
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20th Century Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Ritual Calendar from Kalimantan Borneo
Located in London, GB
is carved from a medium weight, dark wood which is now faded into an elegantly aged patina. An
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Dayak Tribe Male "Hampatong" Guardian Figure, Borneo Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Kalimantan carved standing sculpture of a man by the Dayak people from the interior rain forests of Borneo. Carved with a beautiful natural patina effect, this statue was originall...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Asian Thai Sculpture of Fertility Deity and Dragon
By Tony Duquette
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Asian Thai Buddhist sculpture of deity of fertility and dragon. Architectural wooden sacred architectural piece turned into a Buddhist art sculpture. Could be hang on the wall. The D...
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20th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indonesian Teak Settee with Detailed Carvings from Jakarta, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century settee from Jakarta, Indonesia, where it was carved out of teak wood. This settee's
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Settees

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Teak, Wood

Wooden Sculpture or Carving of Standing Figure from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Wooden sculpture or carving of standing figure on decorative base from Sumba Island, Indonesia
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large North American Moose Antler Carving of Perched Eagles Mounted on Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
Very detailed large moose antler carving from Indonesia of a group of eagles perched on a tree
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Animal Sculptures

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Antler

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Late 19th Century Indonesian Wood Carving
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Late 19th Century indonesian wood carving of a temple guardian, 12"W x 5"D x 25"H
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Antique 1890s Indonesian Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

Set of Late 19th Century Indonesian Wood Carvings
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Set of late 19th century Indonesian wood carvings of Budhist temple, Shrine, Guardian and calling
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Antique 1890s Indonesian Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

Indonesia, Island of Timor, Mid-20th Century, Ancient Dense Wood Ancestor Figure
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Old ancestor figure with shiny patina Indonesia / Island of Timor Mid 20th century Old
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indonesia 1960s, Batak Toba Statue Sumatra Island
Located in Tours, FR
Beautiful Indonesian statue of the Batak Toba people, Sumatra island, carved patinated wood from
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pakir , Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in Cambridge, GB
A stunning petrified (fossilised) wood sculpture from Indonesia. Circa 250 Million Years Old
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Petrified Wood

Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in Cambridge, GB
Petrified wood sculpture from Indonesia. Circa 250 Million Years Old Natural History. From rare
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Petrified Wood

Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in Cambridge, GB
Petrified wood sculpture from Indonesia. Circa 250 Million Years Old Natural History. From rare
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Petrified Wood

Puja , Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in Cambridge, GB
A stunning petrified (fossilised) wood sculpture from Indonesia. Circa 250 Million Years Old
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Petrified Wood

Polished Molave Root Bowl
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very thick and deep carved Molave root bowl from Indonesia. Three quarter round form with polished
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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Loro Blonyo Wedding Couple from Java
Located in New York, NY
Expertly carved and sensitively painted antique Loro Blonyo figures from Java, Indonesia. These
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Balinese Wood Carving, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful wall hanging with intricate carvings in Suar wood. Original restored condition
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures

Large Wood Carving of a Seated Figure
Located in Cathedral City, CA
, you notice this 11" high wood carving to be that of a figure in a seated or yoga position.
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20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

Amazing Carved Hand Chair in Style of Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in GOOR, NL
wood available. The intricate carving on Indonesian teak carved hand chairs is typically done by
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brutalist Chairs

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Teak

Vintage Indonesian Harp Instrument on Iron Stand
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Indonesian harp instrument on iron stand, told hand-carved wood harp with carved human
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Vintage 1980s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Seahorse sculpture, wood, huge, handcarved by Artisan, Java, indonesia stunning
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Charming carved from reclaimed wood.
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Vintage 1980s Oceanic Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pensive Balinese Lady Art Deco Period Bali Indonesian Art Sculpture Wood Carving
Located in Santa Fe, NM
of carving, with delicate arms and elongated fingers, known as the Art Deco style for its smooth
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

Carving Panel Pair Midcentury Hindu 1950
Located in Denia, ES
carving paint panel pair old fabric very decorative Hindu
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Anglo-Indian Picture Frames

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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
    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
    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 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 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 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.