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Japanese Old Large Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s /Folk Art Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese wood carving daruma doll. It is from the Meiji era (1860-1900). It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar, Paper

Japanese Old Wood Carving Large Bear 1963 s / Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old large Japanese wood carving of a bear. It is carved on the back side of the paw that
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique Wood Carving large Maneki Neko 1900s-1940s/Beckoning Cat mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese beckoning cat wood carving. It is estimated to be a wood carving from the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Daruma 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
made from a large cedar tree. It is rustic and beautiful, with traces of hand-carving. This large
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old carved large wooden penis statue made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Pair of Antique Wood Carving Burmese Ox Cart Ornaments
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of large wood carvings was used to decorate the ox carts that were widely used in Burma
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Japanese Large Old Hand Carved Daokoku God of Wealth, Superb Carving
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese fine old hand carved large scale wooden carving of daikoku in cryptomeria (cedar) wood and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Exceptionally Large Burmese Carved Wood Sitting Buddha
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exceptionally large Burmese carved wood statue of a Buddha on a raised pedestal base. The figure
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Early 20th Century Burmese Malayer Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues
Located in Rochester, NY
Large and impressive true pair of carved wood food lion dogs in beautifully aged original gilded
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Ornate Japanese Geisha Doll on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully crafted, large ornamented Japanese geisha doll in a finely decorative and layered
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Silk

Large Carved Wood, Lacquered and Gilt Seated Temple Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Fantastic piece. Heavy and solid. Carved from a single block of wood and wonderfully colored and
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Large Japanese Kabuki Actor Doll on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Wonderfully and dramatically crafted, large ornamented Japanese kabuki player doll in finely
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Silk

Large Primitive American Folk Art Painted Wood Owl Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
feather details. A large sculpture on log section base (with stabile age split). Signed, “Schiffer” in
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood, Lacquer and Gilt Reclining Temple Shrine Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Large hand carved wood, gilt and lacquer reclining Buddha on stand. Likely Northern Thai
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Antique Large Wood Sculpture Crane 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old and large carved wooden crane made in Japan. The crane is partially carved out
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

Large Folk Art Hand Carved Wood American Dollar Bill Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Over four feet long and two feet wide this hand carved U.S.A. dollar bill can be just hung on the wall or there are evidence on the back where legs where or could be attached to make...
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Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Folk Art Carved Wood Animal Ibex Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3=579 oversized carved wood Ibex.
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Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Japanese Wabi Sabi Natural Large " Tree Jade" Petrified Wood as Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-238 Earth tone unpolished petrified wood set on a custom wood base as a sculpture showing all the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Petrified Wood

Tibetan Hand Carved and Painted Large Wood Temple Shrine Dharma Wheel
Located in Studio City, CA
This piece is truly impressive in every way, shape and form. Large and substantially heavy. Made
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20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Signed Wood Jungle Wildlife Animal Scene Totem Sculpture Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
. A unique and one-of-a-kind work. Would be a great addition to any wood carving or TOTEM collection
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1990s North American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Antique Italy, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful large hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Chinese Gold Gilt Carved Wood Wall Plaque
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Chinese gold gilt carved wood wall plaque dating from the 19th century (Possibly earlier
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Large Golden Hand Carved Wood and Gilt Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust
Located in Studio City, CA
of attention in any setting. Large and heavy. Dimensions: 20" high, 10" wide, 13" deep.
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Celtic Norse Nordic Scandanavian Viking Wood Carved Folk Art Pagan Totem
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, heavy, intricately carved, rather engaging wood folk art pagan totem figure of a woman
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

17th-18th Century Japanese Large Carved Wood Quan Yin
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully executed large late 17th-early 18th century Edo period Japanese temple figure
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Large Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Carved Wood, Lacquer and Gilt Standing Thai/ Laotian Buddha on Base
Located in Studio City, CA
Ornately carved and decorated and standing nearly 6 foot tall. This is truly a mesmerizing piece. Likely Thai but could also be from Laos as they share many similar features and char...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Large Gilded Wood Buddha Figure, Edo Period, 17th/18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large gilded wood Buddha figure, Edo period, 17th/18th century.
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Antique 18th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
this wonderful carving.  Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. A nice addition to any room
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
this wonderful carving.  Found at an estate sale in City of Wels, Austria. A nice addition to any room
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Stunning Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
this wonderful carving, also has glass eyes.  Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. A nice
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Large Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture with Rope Hook
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully carved old Japanese Koi fish, a symbol of prosperity, perseverance, and good fortune. The sculpture retains its original dark, rich patina. Traditionally, these works w...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

East Indian India Large Wood Carved Nandi Hindu Bull Sculpture Mask Diplay Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
accent piece is bout any setting. A very large, rare, and special work. Riveting. We have not found
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Large Birds Nest Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest 1900s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 19th to 20th century, carved wood bird nest, for hanging on a wall as wall
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bob Stocksdale Signed Monumental Modern Large Wood Turned Black Walnut Charger
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, shimmering, magnificently large wood turned charger by American master
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1990s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Large Early Santos
Located in Peekskill, NY
This carved Santos may be Italian but I'm not sure. It's very well carved with layers of original paint and glass eyes. The detail in the hair, open mouth and ears say it all.
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Decorative Boat in Black
Located in New York, NY
A large decorative boat made in Sweden during the 19th century. Made in black painted wood.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Folk Art Tobacco Store Character
Located in Peekskill, NY
This large impressive early sales character was used the same way as a Cigar Store Indian. It shows
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Polychrome Religious Figure or Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Very strange, unusual and perhaps a bit eerie. But oh so cool as well. This large carved
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20th Century Russian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Antique Carved and Git Eagle Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
separate carved pieces of wood and gilt on the front. The eagle spreads its wings and perches on a turned
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 152 cm high 77,5 cm wide and 26,5 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of well carved Foo dogs or lion statues in the manner and scale of temple carvings
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Midcentury Traditional Kokeshi Doll from Tsuchiyu, Japan
By Watanabe Chuzo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Midcentury traditional Kokeshi doll from Tsuchiyu, Japan A large classic traditional kokeshi doll
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Large Painted American Barber Pole
Located in Surrey, BC
An authentic wooden barber pole with carved details old painted surface, this pole was acquired in Chicago years ago to a collector in Vancouver. The over paints were removed leavin...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Turned Christmas Tree, English, Decorative Festive Centrepiece
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage turned Christmas tree. An English, mahogany decorative festive centrepiece
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Folk Art Sculpture of Man s Head
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fascinating, Large Scale carved wooden sculpture of a bearded man's head, signed by D. Granahan
Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fine Large Brilliant Red "Twin Peaks" Mountain Scholar Rock Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Fine Brilliant Large Scholar Rock Suiseki From Japan comes this stunning vibrant red colored
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Large Bronze Antique Meditation Bell, Soothing Reverberating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
rim. This temple bell sets atop a round lacquered footed wood display base with silk pillow and white
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a king made of turned wood and painted
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fur, Wood, Paint

Mid-20th Century, Chinese Large Bone Carved Elaborate Imperial Dragon Boat
Located in Pomona, CA
This large imperial dragon boat was intricately and elaborately carved with brilliant lattice work
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Wood

Large Antique Asian Figural Deeply Carved Giltwood Garden Panel Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Asian shadowbox type panel wall mirror offers figural carved and pierced
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Hand Carved Balinese Rama and Seta Large Bust Crafted by Lasya, 1998
Located in London, GB
exploring the depths of the interior forest at one such village where they specialising in wood carving
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1990s Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Hunter Decoration Piece Germany 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a hunter made of turned wood and
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fur, Wood, Paint

Large Naturalistic Black Forest Carved Fallow Deer Head, circa 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large naturalistic black forest carved fallow deer head, circa 1910 An antique wooden carved
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler, Wood

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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
    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.
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    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
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    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.