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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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Burl

Mid-Brown Gorgeous Oval-Shaped Swedish Burl Root Wood Bowl
Mid-Brown Gorgeous Oval-Shaped Swedish Burl Root Wood Bowl

Mid-Brown Gorgeous Oval-Shaped Swedish Burl Root Wood Bowl

$2,200
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...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Sahrawi Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Well Pulley in Olive Wood as Sculpture
Antique Well Pulley in Olive Wood as Sculpture

Antique Well Pulley in Olive Wood as Sculpture

$1,424
Remarkable Mesquite Wood Trough Bowl Found in Jalisco, Western Mexico, Mid 19th
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Remarkable mesquite wood dough bowl found in Western Mexico, mid 19th century, carved from a single
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Mexican Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Remarkable Mesquite Wood Trough Bowl Found in Jalisco, Western Mexico, Mid 19th
Remarkable Mesquite Wood Trough Bowl Found in Jalisco, Western Mexico, Mid 19th

Remarkable Mesquite Wood Trough Bowl Found in Jalisco, Western Mexico, Mid 19th

$1,650
Antique Wooden Tool Chest Storage Box Carved Initials Signed "T.J.B. "78"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, desirable distressed patina, solid wood construction, carved initials and date "T.J.B. "78". Circa Mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Tool Chest Storage Box Carved Initials Signed "T.J.B. "78"
Antique Wooden Tool Chest Storage Box Carved Initials Signed "T.J.B. "78"

Antique Wooden Tool Chest Storage Box Carved Initials Signed "T.J.B. "78"

$250
African Dagari Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
. Hand-carved from wood, the figure assumes a traditional reversed “y” shape, minimally articulated save
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Dagari Ancestor Figure
African Dagari Ancestor Figure

African Dagari Ancestor Figure

$1,880
20th Century Naga People s Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century chair, hand-carved from a single piece of wood by the Naga people of India, is a
Category

20th Century Indian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century Naga People s Chair
20th Century Naga People s Chair

20th Century Naga People s Chair

$2,400
Tribal Shield Form Sculpture with Crocodile Carving
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Creators and they are seen as divine and able to cross the boundary between worlds. Carved wood with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tribal Shield Form Sculpture with Crocodile Carving
Tribal Shield Form Sculpture with Crocodile Carving

Tribal Shield Form Sculpture with Crocodile Carving

$550
Mythical Chinese Statue Hand, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique wooden carving from western China was the removable hand of a much larger statue, most likely of a Buddhist deity or Taoist immortal. Resembling a closed fist, the hand ...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mythical Chinese Statue Hand, c. 1850
Mythical Chinese Statue Hand, c. 1850

Mythical Chinese Statue Hand, c. 1850

$468
Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has a smoothly worn
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900

$3,680
Thai Crouching Boy Coconut Grater, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden coconut grater (khood maprow) from the early 20th century is carved in the form of a
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Thai Crouching Boy Coconut Grater, c. 1900
Thai Crouching Boy Coconut Grater, c. 1900

Thai Crouching Boy Coconut Grater, c. 1900

$880
Thai Crouching Boy Coconut Grater, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden coconut grater (khood maprow) from the early 20th century is carved in the form of a
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Thai Crouching Boy Coconut Grater, c. 1900
Thai Crouching Boy Coconut Grater, c. 1900

Thai Crouching Boy Coconut Grater, c. 1900

$880
Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has a smoothly worn
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Primitive More Asian Art, Objects and ...

Materials

Wood

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900

$3,480
African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
and ceremonial contexts, is crafted from wood and intricately decorated. The surface of the shield is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century
African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

$2,450
Set of Early 20th Century Indian Masala Trays
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of early 20th century Indian hand-carved wood masala trays embodies the rich cultural
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of Early 20th Century Indian Masala Trays
Set of Early 20th Century Indian Masala Trays

Set of Early 20th Century Indian Masala Trays

$600 / set
Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and abstract, this curious wooden fish is a 19th-century Buddhist woodblock from western China. Known simply as "wooden fish" (mùyú), these temple bells were used by Buddh...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800
Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800

Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800

$780
Dayak Iban Shield
Located in London, GB
A rare hand carved Dayak tribal shield from Kalimantan/Borneo, Indonesia. These shields were made
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Dayak Iban Shield
Dayak Iban Shield

Dayak Iban Shield

$2,259
Dayak Shaman Mask
Located in London, GB
carved from local jelutong wood with existing decorative lime and charcoal/pigments.
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Masks

Materials

Wood

Dayak Shaman Mask
Dayak Shaman Mask

Dayak Shaman Mask

$1,780
Antique Japanese Zushi, wabi sabi miniature shrine w/ Ebisu figurine mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese culture. This hand-carved, mini wooden figuirine is worn by age, the face became almost flat but
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Zushi, wabi sabi miniature shrine w/ Ebisu figurine mingei
Antique Japanese Zushi, wabi sabi miniature shrine w/ Ebisu figurine mingei

Antique Japanese Zushi, wabi sabi miniature shrine w/ Ebisu figurine mingei

$1,050 / set
Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
feminine, and the quest of life and death. This mask of Primitive facture can be compared to the one in the
Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Masks

Materials

Wood

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

$56,250
Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine, Shinto talisman holder, wabi sabi wall decor
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
vintage wood furniture fitting seller. Avoiding the harsh chemicals as much as possible, using
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine, Shinto talisman holder, wabi sabi wall decor
Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine, Shinto talisman holder, wabi sabi wall decor

Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine, Shinto talisman holder, wabi sabi wall decor

$580
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Located in Wembley, GB
century. Carved in wood with a removable domed lid, the cylindrical container is accompanied by a
Category

Vintage 1920s Ivorian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pearwood, Zebra Wood, Softwood

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving

$6,901 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Located in Wembley, GB
century. Carved in wood with a removable domed lid, the cylindrical container is accompanied by a
Category

Vintage 1920s Ivorian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pearwood, Zebra Wood, Softwood

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving

$7,996 Sale Price
38% Off
1900s-30s Large Japanese Antique hardwood wooden trough, Wabi sabi mingei decor
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
the material, style conditions. Hollowed out from the single solid wood of Keyaki (Zelkova
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

1900s-30s Large Japanese Antique hardwood wooden trough, Wabi sabi mingei decor
1900s-30s Large Japanese Antique hardwood wooden trough, Wabi sabi mingei decor

1900s-30s Large Japanese Antique hardwood wooden trough, Wabi sabi mingei decor

$940
19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil
Located in Madrid, ES
Solid Umburana wood sculpture, hand-carved, known as a "Carranca," originating from the São
Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil
19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil

19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil

$10,917
Korean Nambangae Grain Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This primitive wooden vessel is a traditional Korean wood mortar used for pounding rice and grains
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Korean Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Stone

Korean Nambangae Grain Mortar, c. 1800
Korean Nambangae Grain Mortar, c. 1800

Korean Nambangae Grain Mortar, c. 1800

$2,880
Large 19th Century Swedish Wooden Trencher Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large 19th century Swedish wooden trencher bowl. Hand carved wood serving trencher or dough bowl
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Primitive Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Swedish Wooden Trencher Bowl
Large 19th Century Swedish Wooden Trencher Bowl

Large 19th Century Swedish Wooden Trencher Bowl

$1,200
Antique Borneo Ironwood Sea Salvaged Ceremonial Wedding Paddle Art Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique ocean salvage Dayak Ironwood canoe paddle from East Kalimantan, Borneo. Carved from one
Category

Antique 19th Century East Asian Primitive Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Borneo Ironwood Sea Salvaged Ceremonial Wedding Paddle Art Sculpture
Antique Borneo Ironwood Sea Salvaged Ceremonial Wedding Paddle Art Sculpture

Antique Borneo Ironwood Sea Salvaged Ceremonial Wedding Paddle Art Sculpture

$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy A large wooden sculpture made by the Italian sculptor Luciano Bertolotti (Pompi). Handmade with several antique wooden ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Primitive Statues

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy
Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy

Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy

$5,245
19th Century Articulated Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary
Located in Leesburg, VA
Polychrome wood, inset glass eyes Approximate size: 37 x 11 x 7 cm An antique ‘Virgin cap I pota’ or
Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

19th Century Articulated Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary
19th Century Articulated Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary

19th Century Articulated Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary

$1,496 Sale Price
52% Off
Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Located in London, GB
A rare and large hand carved horned Songye Nkisi power figure. A ‘Nkisi’ is a protective power
Category

20th Century Congolese Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Songye Nkisi Power Figure

Songye Nkisi Power Figure

$1,506
Late 19th Century European Table Top Cabinet with Great Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
modern silver is a wonderful contrast to the old patina of the natural wood top and original paint of the
Category

Antique 19th Century European Primitive Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century European Table Top Cabinet with Great Storage
Late 19th Century European Table Top Cabinet with Great Storage

Late 19th Century European Table Top Cabinet with Great Storage

$4,495
Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
(1868-) in Japan. (But that is just an estimate.) The wood has an atmosphere that is hard to find
Category

20th Century Japanese Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan

$3,000
Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A large decorative and rare hand carved tribal war shield in traditional colors, made in Papua New
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century

Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century

$2,250
Rockefeller Irivake Figure
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
in Douglas Newton, New Guinea Art in the Collection of the Museum of Primitive Art, New York, 1967
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rockefeller Irivake Figure
Rockefeller Irivake Figure

Rockefeller Irivake Figure

$156,000
Pair of 19th/20th Century Dutch Garden Clogs
Located in Chicago, IL
story of countless seasons spent in the earth. The wooden soles, expertly carved to fit the foot, add a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 19th/20th Century Dutch Garden Clogs
Pair of 19th/20th Century Dutch Garden Clogs

Pair of 19th/20th Century Dutch Garden Clogs

$1,800 / set
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 1950’s and then in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

Materials

Wood

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

$3,750
Mesquite Trough Bowl from Zacatecas, Northern México, Late 19th Century
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand carved 19th century from Western México, carved from a solid block of mezquite wood. Serves
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Mesquite Trough Bowl from Zacatecas, Northern México, Late 19th Century
Mesquite Trough Bowl from Zacatecas, Northern México, Late 19th Century

Mesquite Trough Bowl from Zacatecas, Northern México, Late 19th Century

$550
Swedish Rustic Branch-Shaped Dugout Trough
Located in Houston, TX
underneath. Note: Due to regional changes in humidity and climate during shipping, antique wood may shrink
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Swedish Rustic Branch-Shaped Dugout Trough
Swedish Rustic Branch-Shaped Dugout Trough

Swedish Rustic Branch-Shaped Dugout Trough

$1,900
Ocher Color Rustic Swedish Wooden Dug Out Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Ocher color rustic Swedish wooden dug out bowl dating to 19th century. Wood plug repair and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ocher Color Rustic Swedish Wooden Dug Out Bowl
Ocher Color Rustic Swedish Wooden Dug Out Bowl

Ocher Color Rustic Swedish Wooden Dug Out Bowl

$1,700
Swedish Dugout Branch-Shape Trough Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
during shipping, antique wood may shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer may loosen or peel, and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Swedish Dugout Branch-Shape Trough Bowl
Swedish Dugout Branch-Shape Trough Bowl

Swedish Dugout Branch-Shape Trough Bowl

$1,900
Swedish Dugout bowl Covered in remnants of Red Paint.
Located in Houston, TX
Organic slightly oval-shape Swedish dugout bowl covered in remnants of red paint. Burl root wood
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Swedish Dugout bowl Covered in remnants of Red Paint.
Swedish Dugout bowl Covered in remnants of Red Paint.

Swedish Dugout bowl Covered in remnants of Red Paint.

$1,900
Early 20th Century Japanese Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and modern-in-spirit early 20th century Japanese hand-carved wooden tray of rectangular form
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Japanese Tray
Early 20th Century Japanese Tray

Early 20th Century Japanese Tray

$1,250
19th Century Naga Black Lacquered Bench / Coffee Table
Located in Wainscott, NY
A primitive NAGA tribal hand-carved wood bed/stool can be used as a bench or coffee table. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Naga Black Lacquered Bench / Coffee Table
19th Century Naga Black Lacquered Bench / Coffee Table

19th Century Naga Black Lacquered Bench / Coffee Table

$2,585
Colourful Mediterranean Mosaic Top Dining Table A table with a difference
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
solid wood with primitive carved decoration on the legs, stretcher and the border around the table top
Category

Vintage 1920s Bohemian Tables

Materials

Marble

Colourful Mediterranean Mosaic Top Dining Table A table with a difference
Colourful Mediterranean Mosaic Top Dining Table A table with a difference

Colourful Mediterranean Mosaic Top Dining Table A table with a difference

$2,738
North African Marble Mosaic Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
with primitive carved decoration on the legs, stretcher and the border around the tabletop The
Category

Vintage 1920s Moorish Center Tables

North African Marble Mosaic Table
North African Marble Mosaic Table

North African Marble Mosaic Table

$2,738
The Triangles and Spiral
By Alexander Calder
Located in Missouri, MO
scenes, in a loose and east style. Early in 1926, he began to carve primitive figures in tropical woods
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Color, Lithograph

The Triangles and Spiral
The Triangles and Spiral

Alexander Calder
The Triangles and Spiral, 1973

Price Upon Request
Pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
inspired by primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron with brutalist texture, and gorgeous wood legs
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools
Pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools

Pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools

$1,350 / item
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Primitive Folk Art Carved Wood Figures Zinzow 1969
Located in Miami, FL
a very modern appearance. Each figure is carved from a single piece of wood, one is a man the other
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Primitive Folk Art Carved Wood Figures Zinzow 1969
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Primitive Folk Art Carved Wood Figures Zinzow 1969

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Primitive Folk Art Carved Wood Figures Zinzow 1969

$1,200 / set
Vintage Tuscan Primitive Wood Dough Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tuscan Primitive wood dough bowl, carved from one solid piece of root-wood, a large rounded
Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Primitives

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tuscan Primitive Wood Dough Bowl
Vintage Tuscan Primitive Wood Dough Bowl

Vintage Tuscan Primitive Wood Dough Bowl

$260
Primitive Hand-Carved Folk Church Spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY
Located in New York, NY
Primitive hand-carved folk church spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY. circa 1860-1890, original
Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Primitive Hand-Carved Folk Church Spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY
Primitive Hand-Carved Folk Church Spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY

Primitive Hand-Carved Folk Church Spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY

$1,520
Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Primitives

Materials

Wood

Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools
Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools

Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools

$895 / set
Huge Tibetan Wood Carved Oxen Bell with Clapper, Great Aged Patina
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary Archaistic style huge Tibetan wood carved bell with wood clapper hanging by a
Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Huge Tibetan Wood Carved Oxen Bell with Clapper, Great Aged Patina

Huge Tibetan Wood Carved Oxen Bell with Clapper, Great Aged Patina

$2,998
African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving
Located in Austin, TX
African two part small chair with carved elephant at the upper back, the seat fits into a pierced
Category

20th Century Kenyan Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving
African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving

African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving

$425
Early Hand-Carved Folk Art Shovel
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a wonderful hand-carved Primitive Folk Art shovel with original red paint on the handle.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Early Hand-Carved Folk Art Shovel
Early Hand-Carved Folk Art Shovel

Early Hand-Carved Folk Art Shovel

$1,120
Antique Hand-Carved Chinese Boat, circa Late 1800s
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
Hand-carved narrow Chinese antique boat, mid-late 1800s. Dug out style, very heavy elmwood
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Chinese Boat, circa Late 1800s
Antique Hand-Carved Chinese Boat, circa Late 1800s

Antique Hand-Carved Chinese Boat, circa Late 1800s

$595
Eclectic Collection of 18th and 19th Century Treenware Spoons
Located in Hudson, NY
Cabinet of curiosities: Diverse spoons, forks, and an early spork. All hand-carved.
Category

Antique 19th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood

Eclectic Collection of 18th and 19th Century Treenware Spoons
Eclectic Collection of 18th and 19th Century Treenware Spoons

Eclectic Collection of 18th and 19th Century Treenware Spoons

$865 / set
Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
An antique African oval Zambian food bowl hand-carved and decorated from native timber with a
Category

Antique 1890s Zambian Tribal Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900
Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900

Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900

$934
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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
  • What is Japanese wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is Chinese wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a Paete wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Jepara wood carving?
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    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.
  • How do you identify wood carvings?
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    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.
  • What are the types of wood carving?
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    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.
  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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    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.
  • How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
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    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.
  • What is carved wood art called?
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    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.
  • What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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    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.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
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    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.

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