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English Victorian Monkey Head Cane
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian walking cane with light wood shaft and handle carved as monkey head with metal
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Wood

19th Century Marotte or Miliners Head
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th Century Carved wood marotte or milliners head. Solid wood, with carved engaging primitive
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bedouin Head Bust Terracotta, Glazed Ceramic Wood Table Lamp, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind bedouin head bust table lamp. Bust is handmade out of Terracotta and Ceramic and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Green Painted Sideboard Buffet with Carved Lion Heads, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Green painted pine sideboard or buffet with carved lion head accents on doors. Newer
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Folk Art Elk Head
Located in Northport, MI
An exceptional and rare example of 19th-century American carved folk art, this monumental elk head
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Antler, Glass, Wood

French Deer Head Tantalus Box
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
French carved oak tantalus box with deer head. Cruets and 15 matched cordial glasses, one with
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20th Century French Barware

Materials

Glass, Wood

Abraham Lincoln Head Folk Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Hand carved head of Lincoln.This folky head has a black painted shirt.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Abraham Lincoln Head  Folk Sculpture
Abraham Lincoln Head  Folk Sculpture
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Head or Mask, Strong Expression
Located in Point Richmond, CA
From Papua New Guinea an early painted Maprik carved wood head sculpture or mask, intense
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material, Wood

One Two Decorative Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Lion Head Well Carved Arms
By Dante Savonarola
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
is for the chair with Lion head arms , the other chair which is listed under my other items has
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20th Century English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Humidor in the Form of a Monkey Head Wearing a Cap Collar
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Black Forest figural carved wood humidor in the form of a monkey's head with a hinged lid carved as
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

A Rare 19th Century Gadget Nut Cracker Walking Cane with a Pair of Carved Heads
Located in Dublin, IE
beautifully modelled pair of heads fashioned as the handle which conceals a nut cracker, finely carved in high
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Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Extraordinary Pair Of Ram’s Head Club Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional pair of club chairs with intricately carved frames with bold Rams Head arms. The
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20th Century Neoclassical Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Marbleized and Gilt Carved Wood Pedestals
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of French pedestals exhibit a large and highly decorative three dimensional carved wood
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Antique 19th Century French Pedestals

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Giltwood, Paint, Pine

Gothic Revival Ebonized Lion s Head Pedestal
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Gothic Revival ebonized pedestal from the 19th century. Carved Lion heads are set on 4
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Antique 1870s American Gothic Revival Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Umbrella Cane with Horse Head
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian carved umbrella design cane with silver horse head handle.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Mezcala Pre-Columbian Three Headed Stone Figure
Located in Astoria, NY
Mezcala Pre-Columbian Three Headed Stone Figure, Guerrera, Mexico, mounted on ebonized wood base
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Stone

Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Carved Wood Artisan Lion Shoulder Bag c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Timmy Wood's Beverly Hills carved wood artisan lion head shoulder bag The hand-carved wood lion
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1990s Philippine Novelty Bags

Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Wood Longcase Clock with Carved Palmette
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early 19th century neoclassical style longcase painted wood clock with carved crest
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and L...

Materials

Glass, Wood

ANTiQUE GERMAN BLACK FOREST CARVED RAMS HEAD ANTLER SUPPER TABLE PART OF A SUITE
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original German late 19th century black forest antler supper cafe side table which is part of...
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Tables

Materials

Wood

17th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Armchair Needlepoint Upholstery Cross Base
Located in Miami, FL
frame with decorative cross base and beautiful carved wood details. Nail head trim adorn the handmade
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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Mirror Nkisi Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair 18th Century Ram Head Mirrors
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th Century Louis XV mirrors featuring ornately carved wooden frames adorned with ram's
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Large Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large, antique wooden Buddha bust sculpture. This statue is hand carved from wood and dates from
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Antique 19th Century Asian Busts

Materials

Wood

Three heads Fang reliquary, 20th c
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fang reliquary with three heads, eyes inlaid with bone pellets and copper nails. Equatorial Guinea
Category

Mid-20th Century Equatorial Guinean Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Chinese White Gesso Horned Goat Head Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
"Chinese Mid-Century hand-carved, white gesso wall plaque depicting a horned goat head emerging
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Painted Deer Head with Real Antlers
Located in Newtown, CT
Folk Art Carved and Painted Deer Head with real antlers. It is 30" high x 15" wide and 10" deep
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Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Jacobean Style Needlepoint Tapestry Open Arm Chair with Carved Wood
Located in Greer, SC
carved wood and brass nail head trim around the needlepoint.
Category

Early 20th Century Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chinese White Gesso Horned Antelope Head Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
"Chinese Mid-Century hand-carved, white gesso-painted wall plaque depicting a horned antelope head
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Jacobean Style Needlepoint Tapestry Open Arm Chair with Carved Wood
Located in Greer, SC
carved wood and brass nail head trim around the needlepoint.
Category

Early 20th Century European Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Neoclassical Style Rams Head Bergere Chairs
Located in New York, NY
and sides with a solid wood, white painted frame. Carved ram's head to the front of the arms.
Category

Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

17th Century, Spanish Giltwood Baroque Altarpiece with Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning and complete unique early Baroque altarpiece with beautiful and very rich carved and
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Large Zen Garden Shrine Head of Guanyin Buddha Statue
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large 20th century Chinese head of Guanyin. This piece is quite large and has been hand crafted by
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychromed Nubian Heads
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare pair Of 18th century Venetian Rococo period polychromed antique carved wood sculptures in the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese puppet head was mainly used in the puppet show. Due to the heavily used of puppets, the
Category

20th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Jesus Christ Head Relief Italian Vintage Wall Decoration Panel
Located in Milano, MI
A vintage deeply carved Cembran pinewood Christ Head bas-relief, a religious wall hanging panel
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Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Art

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
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Crocodile Head Boat Prow from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Black Forest Style Wall Shelves Featuring Stag Heads and Acorns
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Black Forest Stag Wall shelves decorated with vines, leaves and acorns. 11.0" W x 8.5" H x 6.0" D
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20th Century Unknown Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Extraordinary Antique Burmese Marble Buddha Head Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large life-size statue of Buddha head carved from a single block of white alabaster marble and
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Archaistic Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Exquisite Wooden Cherub Head with Glass Eyes, c. 1800
Located in Hamburg, DE
This finely carved wooden cherub head, dating back to around 1800, is a remarkable example of
Category

Antique Early 1800s German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Victorian-Style Dog Head Boxes: Exquisite Craftsmanship and Functional Elegance
Located in New York, NY
wood into the likeness of a dog's head. Each piece features a hinged top that smoothly opens to reveal
Category

Vintage 1960s Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Kuba African Anthropomorphic Double Head Palm Wine Cup
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and exceptionally carved Central African tribal anthropomorphic wooden double head palm
Category

20th Century North African Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ancient Wooden Gilded Angel Heads, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
XVIII century. The little angels are made of carved and gilded wood. Good conditions, except for the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

collection of antique wig heads from late 18th - 19th century
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- rare collection of 3 wide heads from 18th century to 19th century - antiques from the period 1980
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Busts

Materials

Wood

Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall Ibibio wood mask from Nigeria, Africa, circa 20th century. The head mask was carved in with
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique Head of a Sicilian Puppet, ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Head of a Sicilian puppet, ca. 1900s Antique Head of a Sicilian puppet depicting a knight
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Early 20th Century Italian Black Forest Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Wooden Bobble Head Korean Hanbok Wedding Dolls, Collection of Six Kokeshi, 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
wood, these beautifully decorated Kokeshi style dolls are bobble heads and very old. Dating to the 1960
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Vintage 1960s Korean Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke A Head 1940s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden puppet head with stand. Age: Burma, Early 20th century Size: Height 19 C.M
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of 17th Century Italian Angel Heads on Antique Mercury Mirrors
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 17th century Italian wood angel heads and original textile foliage with sun-ray fragments
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Contemporary Art

Materials

Mirror, Textile, Mercury Glass, Wood

Large Hand Painted Polychrome Asian Buddha Head Bust Sculpture on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A large polychrome Buddha bust on an acrylic base. Stunning piece, wonderfully executed. From a larger collection of Asian artifacts and religious works. Would make a great centerpie...
Category

20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Top of Buddha Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden top of Buddha head, with gilded gold. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Anatomical Model of Dissected Wax Head Mounted on Framed Board
Located in London, GB
Antique Anatomical Model, Anatomical Wax Model, Antique Wax Head, Medical Antique, Anatomical
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Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Floral Head Board in White Bronze Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Material- white bronze, wood, hand-carved Please note that moisture in air, sudden change in temperature
Category

2010s Indian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Horse Head Trade Sign, Last Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in York County, PA
An exceptional, painted American trade sign made from carved wood in the full-bodied form of a race
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Store Display Model Folk Art Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and painted wooden phrenology head Store display advertising model. Phrenology bust by
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures and Car...

Materials

Wood

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Wood Carved Head For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wood carved head you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and bone, every wood carved head was constructed with great care. There are 483 variations of the antique or vintage wood carved head you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a wood carved head — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each wood carved head bearing Folk Art, Baroque or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made wood carved head has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by ANRI, Karl Hagenauer and Sarreid Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wood Carved Head?

A wood carved head can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,009, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
Questions About Wood Carved Head
  • 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.