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Pair of Vintage Sculptural Primitive Hand Weights/Dumbbells
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of circa 1930s American hand-carved dumbbells, each from one continuous piece of wood
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wooden Cart Wheel
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial antique carved wooden wheel on iron stand. Wonderful primitive decorator's item.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Primitive Architectural Models

Materials

Iron

Antique Carved Wooden Cart Wheel
Antique Carved Wooden Cart Wheel
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Swedish Blekinge Folk Chair – Primitive Handcrafted Chair
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
and a rustic, hand-carved aesthetic rooted in Scandinavian tradition. Crafted from solid wood, this
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Wood

African hand carved stool Cameroon 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
This stool was made in the 1950s in Africa. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, these
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Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja Land. This impressive carving symbolizes
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Carved African Mali Antelope Headdress
Located in Houston, TX
Carved abstract mythological abstract antelope anteater headdress mounted on wood stand. These
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20th Century Malian Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

American 19th Century Cherry Bowl Hand Carved
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a wonderful American 19th-century primitive cherry bowl or trencher, hand carved very thin
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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Primitive Japanese Flower Stand, Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
iron frame of a bicycle at a time when supplies were scarce. The wooden part is made of lauan wood
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Early 20th Century Taisho Stools

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
the bench’s unique character. The seat, made from cherry wood, has aged gracefully, acquiring a
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Early 20th Century Taisho Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
the bench’s unique character. The seat, made from cedar wood, has aged gracefully, acquiring a
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Early 20th Century Taisho Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spanish Primitive Rustic Coffee Table or Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful primive Spanish pine wood low table. This table is rustically elegant; it shows beautiful
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20th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina and details on the arms and legs of this hand carved teak chair. Circa 1950. Full
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Carved Wheel Mounted On Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elemental and very Primitive.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A jet black dining chair. The carefully carved frame gives off a sense of elegance, and the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved panel from Toraja. Framed in a minimalist black teak wood shadow box. This
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Vintage Hand Carved Warrior Bookends, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of heavy wooden bookends hand-carved with primitive tools. Both carved from one piece of wood
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Vintage 1970s Primitive Bookends

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Scooping / Folk art objet / Primitive Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden shovel that was used in old farmers in Japan. It is made of chestnut wood and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa More Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved panel from Toraja. Framed in a Minimalist black teak wood shadow box. This
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved panel from Toraja. Framed in a minimalist black teak wood shadow box. This
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique chair has a straight-lined, simple design, but the graceful curve at the base gives it an air of elegance. The aged oak frame has an exquisitely aged look that gives it...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

25" Antique Heavily Carved Wooden Vessel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This wooden vessel was made in Asia. The wooden vessel is carved in high relief. It has what may be
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20th Century Primitive Vases

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes both the protection of
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Antique 1890s Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Vintage Primitive Rocker by Angel Pazmino
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique dowel construction. A stylish Primitive modern chair in any setting. Please confirm item location
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Hardwood

Expressive Tribal Congo Mask in Patinated Wood – Figurative African Art
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This authentic Congo figurative mask is a striking example of African tribal art, carved by hand in
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20th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Monumental Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand-carved and original grungy undisturbed surface large dough bowl is in good condition with
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Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient 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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique African Bamana Hand Carved Monkey Mask
Located in Meer, VAN
century. A hand carved wooden mask most presumably from the Bamana people of Mali, depicting a monkey’s
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Antique Late 19th Century African Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Small Swedish 18th Century Primitive Rococo Folk Art Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century Rococo Folk Art armchair from the typical main Swedish folk art category furniture  
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestor worship was an integral part of traditional Chinese home life. This carved figure bears
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Wooden Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

1700s Rustic Pine Kubbestol, Primitive Stump Chair, Telemark Rosemaling, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
wood in the Telemark region, it features the region’s characteristic carved belt and ergonomic, nature
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Antique 18th Century Norwegian Folk Art Stools

Materials

Pine, Wood

French Round Wood Cutting Seving Board
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Primitive hand-made wooden cutting or serving board. Made in France. This board is the perfect
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Late 20th Century French Primitive Butcher Blocks

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Traditional Kéwélé Mask in Patinated Wood – Brown Ivory Congo Tribal Art
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This traditional African Kéwélé mask from Congo is a striking ethnic art object hand-carved from
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20th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
A long hand carved wooden mangle board (clothing and bedding press) with beautiful patina
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Timeworn New Mexican Wood Trough
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A phenomenal hand-carved wood double trough which through the processes of time and weather is now
Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes the protection of the
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Antique Early 1800s Indonesian Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Wooden Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja, Sulawesi. This impressive carving
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Wooden Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive hand carved ancient panel from Toraja, Sulawesi. This carving symbolizes the protection
Category

Antique Early 1800s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Hand Carved Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja Land. This carving symbolizes the protection of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

19th Century Carved Indian Carnival God Figure, Polychrome Paint on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting 19th century carved figure with polychrome decoration. Unique coloration and dance
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Antique 19th Century Indian Primitive Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Wooden Bowl, France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand Carved Elm Bowl
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Antique Early 1900s French Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
wood carved box features the letters S and M with a heart between on both sides. Two yellow velvet
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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century, Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, African
Located in Odense, DK
of African tribal artistry and functional design. Hand-carved from solid wood, the rectangular seat
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Batak Panel or Console Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural wood panel from Batak, North Sumatra. Originally used from the
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Midcentury primitive rustic Pair of Chairs Stools Style Perriand Les Arcs, 1950s
By Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury pair of chairs or stools attributed to Charlotte Perriand attributed to the manufacturer Les Arcs, France, 1950s. Very good vintage condition. Solid and stabile. rustic, m...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
unbelievable detailed wood carving.
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Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Rare Large African Senoufo Bed Made of Solid Wood from Benin Coffee Table
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
. Entirely hand carved in a single piece of wood.
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Vintage 1940s Beninese Primitive Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Hungarian Dough Bowl – Hand-Carved Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
craftsmanship. Hand-carved from solid wood around the early 1900s, the bowl measures just under one metre in
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Antique Early 18th Century Hungarian Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Swedish Modern, Set of Four Stump Chairs, Solid Wood with Bouclé Seats, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of four sculptural Stump Chairs, each hand-carved from a single solid tree trunk
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mid-Brown Gorgeous Oval-Shaped Swedish Burl Root Wood Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-brown gorgeous Swedish oval-shaped burl root wood bowl dating to the 19th century. Hand-carved
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Burl

Antique Well Pulley in Olive Wood as Sculpture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
It's an exceptional item ! I propose this well pulley as a sculpture. You find the ideal location. I found it in the desert with another one , lightly smaller: published under my nam...
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Antique Early 18th Century Sahrawi Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Fruitwood

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Primitive Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the primitive carved wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, reclaimed wood and metal, every primitive carved wood was constructed with great care. There are 396 variations of the antique or vintage primitive carved wood you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect primitive carved wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right primitive carved wood, those designed in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made primitive carved wood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei are consistently popular.

How Much is a Primitive Carved Wood?

The average selling price for a primitive carved wood at 1stDibs is $1,099, while they’re typically $70 on the low end and $156,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Primitive Carved Wood
  • 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 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 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.