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Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland. The tradition of wood carving in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Wooden Cat Figurines Hand-crafted, by Different Design Lite Annorlunda Hantverk
Located in Bochum, NRW
🎁 A thoughtful gift for cat lovers, folk art fans, or anyone looking to add handcrafted charm to their dĂ©cor. Bring character and charm into your home with this delightful set of 3 ...
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century Italian Fragment Owl Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Italian sculpture of an owl made of fragments including a sharks jaw. So interesting. A real conversation piece!
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Antique 18th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Other

Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. The wood carving tradition in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for new
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

English Painted Wooden Horse Sculpture on Stand from the Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted horse from the mid-19th century on new custom iron stand. This energetic large sized horse is painted black with white spots. It sits on a twisted iron stand yet s...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Nils Olsson Swedish Mid-Century Graduated Set Hand Painted Wooden Horses
By Nils Olsson
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and typically Scandinavian Swedish mid-century hand painted graduated set of carved
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Kote Kono a African Puppets from Mali
Located in Paris, FR
African Puppets Kote Kono A, this "Kote Kono" animal puppets depicting the hornbill bird with a
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Vintage 1950s Malian Animal Sculptures

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Fragment Horse Head Sculptures
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
century Italian water-gilt fragments mounted on scroll wood bases. The fragments come from historic
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Antique Swiss Black Forest Bear Sculpture Umbrella Cane Stand by Ruef Brothers
By Ruef Brothers
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare hand-crafted entree stand. . .signed ‘RUEF’. (Ruef Brothers) This beautifully carved Black
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculpture Work by Dedessus les Moustier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wall-mounted sculpture with the signature of Dedessus les Moustier. It was discovered in France. It has a mysterious charm due to its unique color and motif.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Indian Early 20th Century Hand Painted Wooden Cow with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian hand painted and carved wooden cow from the early 20th century, with nicely weathered
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco French Figural Bakelite Bulldog Cane/Walking Stick Solid Gold Ferrel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bakelite Bulldog Cane/Walking Stick, This sleek cane stands at 36 inches on a sturdy carved hardwood shaft
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Gold

Pair of Vintage Hand-Crafted Tiger Sculpture / Statue from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
-painted and hand-carved detailing. They also feature glass marble inlaid eyes. They differ slights in
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Mid 20th Century Spanish Modern Wooden Sculpture of a Bull
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Large and impressive wooden sculpture of a bull. Probably made in Spain, around 1960.  
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Folk Art Sculpture of the Head of a Seal, South America, 1930ÂŽs
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art sculpture of the head of a seal. South America 1930ÂŽs. The head is mounted over a brass base, as a way to exhibit it. The head has several crack as you can see on the pictur...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses Decanter
By Black Forest
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand-carved, Victorian Era, Black Forest hiking bear and cub, liquor tantalus set. This finely
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

1960s Emil Milan Modernist Bird Sculpture Sumac Cabin Modern New Hope Era
By Emil Milan
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well planned active sumac grain really enhances this sculpture.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Armchair with Medallion, Mythical Animal and Clouds
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique wooden armchair from the early 20th century with hand-carved back and arms, and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs

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Rattan, Wood

Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide
Located in Topeka, KS
Intriguing trio of differing size tribal drums of carved wood and animal hide. They are in
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20th Century Tribal Musical Instruments

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Hide, Zebra Hide, Wood

African, Carved abstract animal sculpture
Located in London, GB
Wood H57 x W75 x D68 cm
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Antique 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Dos Gallos Custom Hand-Carved Oak Wood Console with Stylized Animal Legs
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved oakwood Nahuala (animal spirit) console with three drawers and ball and claw front feet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Sofa Tables

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Oak

Hand Carved Cedar Wood Heron Bird Table Lamp Hollywood Regency Animal Figurine
By Mario Lopez Torres, Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
A one-piece hand carved Cedar Wood Heron Bird Animal Sculpture Table Lamp, 37 Inches tall with Harp
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

105" Tall Hand Carved Figural Wood Spirit Animals Tree Trunk Totem Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Towering at an awe-inspiring 105 inches—nearly nine feet—this hand-carved totem pole rises with a
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

19th Century Orissa Hand-Carved Wooden Door with Animal Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Orissa Hand-Carved Wooden Door with Animal Decoration
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Antique 19th Century Indian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Indian Antique 19th Century Architectural Temple Molding with Carved Animals
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique 19th century architectural molding from an Indian temple with carved animals and foliage
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Cane Midcentury Box in Solid Wood, Medium Size with Carved Animals
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
brown and kind of yellow. The sculpted animals are probably Warrants. This item is made from traditional
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls

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Cane, Boxwood

3 Carved Wooden Panels, Floral and Animal Decorations, Indochina / Vietnam, 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
3 Carved Wooden Panels, Floral and Animal Decorations, Indochina / Vietnam, Early 20th Century We
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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving with arched silhouette. This mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
communication of messages. The head on this drum is in amazing original condition,as well as the hand carved
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Musical Instruments

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Animal Skin, Wood

19th Century Burmese Hand-Carved Side Pedestal Table with Mythical Animals
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Burmese hand-carved side table from the 19th century, with mythical animals and foliage. Created
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Side Tables

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with Animal Elephant
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel with animal elephant, the carved have a curved shape. Age: Burma
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with Animal Buffalo
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel with animal buffalo, the carved have a curved shape. Age: Burma
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with Animal Tigers
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel with animal tigers. Age: Burma, Mandalay period, 19th century Size
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rustic Forest Giselle Stag Buck Animal Wood Bookends from Sweden, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair Giselle or stag deer buck animal carved wood bookends in the Rustic style, circa mid to late
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Late 20th Century Swedish Rustic Bookends

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Wood

Hollywood Regency Serge Roche Style Carved Palm Animal Print Dining Accent Chair
By Serge Roche
Located in Lambertville, NJ
detailed carved wood palm tree design with original distressed painted green finish. Perfect for extra
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Wedding Box with Carved Handle, Animals and Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
gracefully outward-curving supports that hold a central handle. This handle is adorned with delicately carved
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquered Console Table with Carved Mythical Animals
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty carved altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges, mythical
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Wood

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African. Early
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

"Large Head with Horns - Nigerian, Ekoi People, " Carved Wood created circa 1950
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This carving is of a large head with three horns. This piece is made of wood and skin by the Ekoi
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1950s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Animal Skin, Wood

English 27" Octagonal Gueridon-Style Table Nicely Carved w/Animal Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English beautifully-carved and octagonally shaped table from the mid 20th century. This vintage
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Mid-20th Century English Center Tables

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Wood

Black Forest 19th Century Set of Four Oak Wall Brackets Carved as Hunting Animal
By Black Forest
Located in Firenze, IT
Exquisite Set of Four Antique Black Forest Solid Oak Wood Wall Brackets with Hunting-Themed
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Wall Brackets

Materials

Iron

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED LIBERTY S LONDON MOROCCAN FOLDiNG TRAY TABLE ANIMAL ETCHINGS
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved
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Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Late Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Animal Elephant
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden elephant. Age: Burma, 19th Century Size: Height 40.3 C.M. / Width 14.5 C.M. / Length 36.5 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation du...
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Thai Wooden Animal Rabbit
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Thai wooden rabbit. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Length 44.5 C.M. / Width 13 C.M. / Height 19 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to i...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

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Wood

Noah s Ark Folk Art Carved Wood Sculpture /Bookends
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1878 Noah's Ark carved wood sculpture/bookends' Eack animal is individually carved and painted
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Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century, Antique Thai Wooden Animal Rabbit
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Thai wooden rabbit. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Length 52 C.M. / Width 19 C.M. / Height 20 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Thai Wooden Animal Rabbit
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Thai wooden rabbit. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Length 60.5 C.M. / Width 16.5 C.M. / Height 27.3 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due ...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Antique Thai Wooden Animal Rabbit
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Thai wooden rabbit. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Length 45 C.M. / Width 17 C.M. / Height 20 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

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Wood

English Medieval Extremely Rare Church Pew Animal Carvings
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Medieval Extremely Rare Church Pew Animal Carvings Pair of extraordinary animal carvings
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Religious Items

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Wood

19th Century, Antique Thai Wooden Animal Rat / Mouse
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Thai wooden rat. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size excluding stand: Length 33 C.M. / Width 11.5 C.M. / Height 14.7 C.M. Height including stand: 22 C.M. Condition: Nice condit...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Coconut Grater in Animal Form, Thailand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Wooden Coconut Grater in Animal Form, Thailand A utilitarian implement commonly used in an
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20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Native American Animal Mythical Creature Redwood Totem Pole
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Almost 17 foot tall redwood animal totem. Animal totems are believed to have spiritual significance
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Chi Wara Headdresses Animal Sculpture , Bambara People, Mali
By Chi Wara Mali
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bamana old original pair Chi Wara headdress. Chi Wara (Antelope Headdress.) The dry savanna permits no more than a subsistence economy and the soil produces, with some difficulty, m...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Rattan, Wood

20th Century Authentic African Ceremonial Tribal Animal Mask - Object d Art
Located in Wainscott, NY
Captivating 20th Century African Tribal Mask with distinctive elongated ears. This mask embodies the rich cultural heritage and artistry of African craftsmanship. Collectors : seeki...
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20th Century Masks

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Animal Elephant Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden elephant head with stand. Age: Burma, 19th Century Size excluding stand: Length 46 C.M. / Width 29.3 C.M. / Height 29 C.M. Height including stand: 88.2 C.M. C...
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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Wood Carved Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood carved animals for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct wood carved animals — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are 1846 antique and vintage wood carved animals for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 25 modern editions to choose from as well. Wood carved animals have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. folk art, mid-century modern and Art Deco wood carved animals are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made wood carved animals over the years, but those made by Black Forest, Sarreid Ltd. and Witco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wood Carved Animals?

Prices for wood carved animals start at $35 and top out at $1,122,559 with the average selling for $2,006.

Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.

Questions About Wood Carved Animals
  • 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.