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Very special - large antique wooden Bagan Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 199 cm high 43 cm wide and 30 cm deep The height is measured including the 7,5 cm
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Folk Art Signed Limited Edition Noah s Ark Toy Playset Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully crafted and designed quite large folk art Noah's Ark sculpture/playset/toy model with
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1990s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Large Heavy Thai Siam Asian Ceramic Buddha Head Bust Sculpure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
This is truly a spectacular work A beautifully sculptured Buddha head (the features and finial suggest that it is Thai/ Siam) on a custom display stand. The Buddha's eyes are semi-cl...
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Serene Resonating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare dated large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, Edo period , incised and dated
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Complete And Resonating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a sweet large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, complete set four pieces with bronze
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large wooden Buddha sculpture probably Laos, 19th-20th century
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of your sacred space, there resides a timeless masterpiece—a magnificent wooden Buddha sculpture that whispers secrets of the ages. Crafted with utmost devotion, this et...
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Antique 19th Century Laotian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Carved Wooden Head "Image of Kuan Ti", China. 18th century.
Located in Norton, MA
Large carved wooden head. China. 18th/19th century. Image of Kuan Ti. Surface lacquered in red and
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Polychrome Carved Wooden Warrior on Horseback, Probably 18th c
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful Chinese polychrome carved wooden warrior sculpture on horseback on an oval wooden base, its body hollowed out on one side, with great surface and patina. Probably dates t...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Large Art Nouveau Style Wall Ornaments, 20th c. French
Located in El Monte, CA
This pair of Art Nouveau Style hand-carved wood ornaments feature a highly detailed and flowing
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Large Antique Statue of a French Freedom Fighter ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Statue of a French Freedom Fighter ca. 1920s A large wooden French freedom fighter
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Early 19th Century Gilded Carved Wooden Vietnamese Buddha
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly decorative early 19th century Vietnamese carved wooden and polychrome painted Buddha with traces of original gilding, creating a beautiful patina. This Buddha has a beautifu...
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Antique Early 19th Century Vietnamese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Southeast Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India. Large Antique
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Large Heavy Rolling Pin, Bakery Decoration Vintage 1960s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing wooden rolling pin. This is a heavy bakery decoration item can also be used as a sculpture or center piece. It is in very good condition, some scratches but this is old-ag...
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1960s German Large Turned Wooden XL Display Model of Screwdriver nr 7
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very unusual extra large vintage wooden display model of a screwdriver nr 7. Turned and carved out
Category

Vintage 1960s German Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
, hand-carved in keyaki wood with original glass eyes and dating to the 17th/18th century. Dimensions
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Bamana Marionette Figure of Charming Police Man, African Figure
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Bamana marionette figure of a charming police man. African figure retains original paint
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20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Minoru Ohira Signed Large Japanese Wall Sculpture Luna Y Sol (Sun and Moon) 1988
By Minoru Ohira
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging original large mixed media wall sculpture by contemporary/modern
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Slate

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Indonesian Balinese Javanese Carved Temple Deer Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
ceremonies. A rare and extraordinary museum quality example, this large scale primitive handmade figure
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Antler

Pair of Antique Large Chinese Lacquered, Gilded Foo Dogs on Ornate Bases, China
Located in San Francisco, CA
Foo Dogs, or Guardian Lions, are a Chinese symbol of protection, often placed at entrances to ward off evil spirits and attract luck and wealth. This antique wooden pair, with gilt d...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures
Located in Gorssel, GE
Large hand carved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and four figures on top. One
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, vintage hand carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina This is a very ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Carved Tribal Wooden Bowl from the Batak of Sumatra
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large beautiful and sustainable hand carved wooden bowl with gorgeous leaf design from the Batak of
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Deer Head Shooting Lodge Sign Black Forest Folk Art Wooden Trophy 1893
Located in Nuernberg, DE
only a few small paint lost on the trophy plaque and a view missing wood on the head (because it was
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Antique 1890s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Sculpture / Wall Hanging Titled "PLAY" W.N.Y. Artist John Tracey
By Tracey Emin 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful ,3-dimentional whimsical wall sculpture titled "PLAY" hand crafted by Western New York artist John Tracy..comprised of more than 1000 children's colorful wooden blocks, wh...
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2010s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Large 18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God of Guan Yu
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Ching Dynasty carved polychrome seated altar god is a representation of Guan Yu. Guan Yu was a Chinese military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eas...
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Incised Lacquer Hsun-ok Offering Box With Interior Tray, Bagan, 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Exceptional Large Incised Lacquer Hsun-ok Offering Box With Interior Tray, Bagan, 20th Century
Category

20th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Large Japanese Wooden Tray with Koi Carp Fish Design
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Large Japanese wooden tray with koi carp fish design. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Charming Bavarian Girl and Sunflower, Black Forest Nursery Wall Decoration
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Absolutely charming, large wood carving of a young Bavarian girl and sunflower wall decoration This
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Large Buddha Head Wood Carving Sculpture Wall Art
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Impressive large scale Asian hand carved wood Buddha head with serene expression. Mounted to a wood
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Chinese Wood Root Carving, Circa 1870
Located in Central England, GB
19th century large Chinese Wood root carving, circa 1870 This fascinating and highly tactile
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A large 16th century wood carving of an Angel
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A large 16th-century hand-carved wooden fragment depicting a kneeling angel in adoration, arms
Category

Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Large French Art Deco Wood Table Lamp Featuring Cicada Carving 1930
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Table Lamp, France, 1930s — Carved Wood with Cicada Motif, in the Style of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Indian Teak wood Large Container with Rustic Carving and Spoon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Indian Teak wood spice container with rustic carving. Antique large Primitive spice wood
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large Carving Of An African Hornbill And Young
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and powerful carving attributed to the Senoufo Tribe of West Africa. The Sculpture
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20th Century Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A large Gothic Revival picture frame with stylized floral carvings
Located in London, GB
A large Gothic Revival picture frame with stylized floral carvings throughout the edges displaying
Category

Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

American, Art Deco Large Brass Table Lamp With Organic Carvings
Located in London, GB
This is a rare large table lamp from around 1930. The lamp has generous and elegant curves and
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large 18th Century Wooden Carving of an Angel with Cherubs
Located in Dallas, TX
larger altar piece. This magnificent carving will be the focal point of any room it is placed in.
Category

Antique 18th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Circa 1850 Italian Giltwood Architectural Carving or Headboard 91.5 Inches
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy circa 1850, this very large giltwood architectural was finished using a
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Antique 1850s Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Large Pair of Italian Gilded Handled Vases Neoclassical Carving
Located in Milano, MI
Set of two large 18th century Neoclassical giltwood vasesa pair of carved and giltwood handled
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rococo Style Giltwood Foliate Ornate Large Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A large 19th Century Rococo Style Giltwood Foliate Ornate Large Mirror. All wood carvings
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood

Vintage Boho Carved Trunk Koi Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
) and fissures that are characteristic of large root wood carvings and change with humidity over time
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Wood Carving of Guanyu, circa Late 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
large Asian collection, this extra large Chinese wood carving of Guanyu. Measures: 12 x 8 x 24 with
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Wood Carving of He Xiangu, Mounted as a Table Lamp, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Large Chinese wood carving of He Xiangu, circa 1900, mounted as a table lamp. The Daoist
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Banana Leaf for a Wall Hanging
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Very unusual large wood carving banana leaf with Ikebana basket. A removable metal hook can be
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Large Wood Netsuke of a Shishi
Located in Milano, IT
Large wood netsuke of a shishi Kyoto school, 18th/19th century Height: 5.7cm The large
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Green Stone Grape Sculpture on Carved Wood Stand
Located in SOMIS, CA
An absolutely beautiful, double-sided, solid stone sculpture on a custom, hand-carved solid wood
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Large Wood Floor Sculpture by David Young
By Wendell Castle
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Large wood sculpture floor by David Young, 1981. Walnut. Beautifully carved and sculpted
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Trays, 19th-20th Century
Located in Frome, Somerset
A pair of large wood trays. Each in the form of open lotus leaves together with seed pods and
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Large Pair of Foo Dogs Carved from Solid Wood Chinese Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of foo dogs in the Chinese Style. Early 20th century or earlier. Carved from solid wood
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Early 20th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Burmese Sitting Buddha Statue of Partly Gilt Lacquered Wood
Located in Aabenraa, DK
A very large and impressive 18th century Burmese sitting Buddha statue of partly gilt lacquered
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Antique Mid-18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Carved and Painted Wood Assemblage by George Mullen
By George Mullen
Located in Long Beach, CA
A large TOTEM type wood assemblage by artist George Mullen in white ash. This piece has great
Category

Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"
By Gyoko
Located in London, GB
is finely carved with rich brown patination, perched on a root wood base signed in a rectangular
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

American Folk Art Large Wood Carved Male and Female Black Busts Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A mesmerizing Very Large Powerful poignant pair of Outsider American Folk Art black male and
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Burl Wood Snuff Bottle with a Large Three-Legged Toad
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese burl wood snuff bottle with a large three legged toad on the front in high relief
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

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Large Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large wood carving for your home. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every large wood carving was constructed with great care. Find 120 options for an antique or vintage large wood carving now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A large wood carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made large wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Bob Stocksdale, Dick Seeger and Emil Milan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Large Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a large wood carving at 1stDibs is $2,700, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $169,877 for the highest priced.
Questions About Large Wood Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.