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Carved Wooden Eagle With Iron Talons – 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
, featuring finely detailed plumage and expressive craftsmanship. The sculpture retains traces of its original
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
classic Mandalay style. Made from wood and gilded with 24 karat gold, it features the Bhumisparsha mudra
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Painted and Carved Asian Urns With Lids
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of large, intricately carved and painted Asian wood urns topped with Foo dogs feature a
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
the refined Shan (Tai Yai) style. Expertly carved from wood and gilded with 24 karat gold, it features
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
the elegant Shan (Tai Yai) style. Made from solid wood and gilded with 24 karat gold, it features the
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Kyogen Comic Theater Wooden Mask of a Black Man, 1910
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Kyogen Comic Theater Wooden Mask of a Black Man Circa 1910 DIMENSIONS ...
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Vintage 1910s Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Vienna Dressmaker Mannequin Doll 1930
Located in Wien, AT
Baldessari Vintage model / dressmaker mannequin 1930s, Austria Vienna, good condition.
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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Middle 20th century Old Tibetan praying wheel from Tibet
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This exquisite old Tibetan praying wheel, crafted from wood and copper, stands at a height of 37.5
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Antique Hand Carved Elephant Man
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carving from the island of Rote which is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province of
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
times of nenju). It comes with the original wood storage box and counting tablet box with various
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Milliners Mannequin Head, Vintage Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Italy, 1960s to 1970s. Ideal decoration item, used in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Gilded American Wooden Eagle Plaque with Polychrome Liberty Shield
Located in Milford, NH
imperfections. Probably by the Boston Artistic Carving Company. Dimensions: 15 in H x 43 in W x 5 in D. Ref: 8
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
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20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
but with a decisively Japanese origin, with the use of natural burl wood branches as the handle
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Asian Hand Carved Painted Wooden Lucky Baby Buddha on Melon
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
as purely decorative. The sculpture is carved of heavy, solid piece of wood with rich grain that is
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Padouk

Gnarled wooden cane
Located in Leuven , BE
Gnarled wooden cane
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20th Century British Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden cane - handle is carved with the face of a bearded man
Located in Leuven , BE
Wooden cane - handle is carved with the face of a bearded man
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20th Century British Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Yao Shaman s Dragon Wand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
features a carving of the Pan Hu at one end, the part-dragon, part-dog creature at the root of the Yao
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Diablo Fálico Contemporary Articulated Oaxacan Alebrije
Located in Dekalb, IL
Additional Details: This bold and provocative figure is a traditional Mexican diablo carving, painted in
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Late 20th Century Mexican Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Vintage African art Hand-carved ironwood (ebony??) Tanzanian Makonde family tree
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice and handcarved.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Japanese Hibachi with Gilded Eagle
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional Meiji Period, circa 1870 Japanese hibachi featuring a finely detailed gilded eagle in flight. The craftsmanship reflects the artistry and refinement characteristic of ...
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Antique 1870s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Extremely Rare Japanese Karakuri Ningyo Holding a Fox Mask, Edo Period, Ca. 1840
Located in New York, NY
-wood, covered in a fine white gofun, with inset glass eyes, Depicted seated with legs thrust forward
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Antique 1840s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

14th century - Pinya period Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : wood 27,2 cm high 15,5 cm wide and 9,5 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra 14th
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue 37"
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent gilded giant statue of Amitabha Buddha, carved from a single block of solid wood
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue 37"
Monumental Wooden Buddha Statue 37"
$1,550 Sale Price
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Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese pair of Carved Bed Fascia
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of antique Chinese wood carving panels was part of the Chinese day bed. which dated back
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head Material : wood 46,5 cm high 14,3 cm wide and 18 cm
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Primitive Oversized Carved Wooden Hand Weights/Dumbbells
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-carved dumbbells, each from one continuous piece of wood accented with carved lines (circa
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Japanese Wooden Nio Guardian Figure
Located in New York, NY
carved and made of wood and was originally painted, though the color has faded due to weathering, a
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

QING DINASTY 1900 Little Amphora Vase With Lid Carved In Blue Lace Agathe
Located in Miami, FL
rose-wood. The purpose of small carved amphoras in China varied, but they were primarily for decorative
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

19th century Antique Burmese wooden temple panel from burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
(Tai Yai) style. Meticulously carved from high-quality wood, this temple panel measures 55.5 cm in
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
a traditional temple chariot used in sacred processions. Expertly hand-carved from wood, the panel
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved Bow Tie Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (ca. 1930s/40s, USA). Unique
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
, they are all carved in wood and painted One is a Yorubastam Gelede from Nigeria, it dates from the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique wooden temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden temple panel Material : wood 130 cm high 82 cm wide and 5 cm deep Gilded with 24
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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
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Antique Early 1800s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Double-sided gingerbread Mold – Sculpted Musicians – 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Antique double-sided speculoos mould – carved musicians – 19th century – folk art in wood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Traditional Balinese turned pedestal hardwood Toraja cup, 1900 s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Traditional Indonesian turned pedestal hardwood Toraja cup. Bali, Indonesia, first half 20th century. Dimensions: 7-3/4” W x 6-1/2” H
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Middle 20th century Old wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Vitarka mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
the refined Mandalay style. Expertly carved from wood, it features the Vitarka mudra, symbolizing the
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Middle 20th century Old Tibetan praying wheel from Tibet
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Tibetan Buddhism. Crafted from wood and copper, it measures 42.5 cm high with a 13 cm diameter, and weighs
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

19th century Antique wall cabinet with mirror from India - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wall cabinet with mirror from , 19th century Material : wood 68 cm high 39,1 cm wide and
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Indian temple panel from , 19th century Material : wood 69,2 cm high 11 cm wide and
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel Material : wood 62 cm high 20,7 cm diameter Gilded with 24
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Six Foot "Osterville Seafood" Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved wood tuna fish trade sign with "Osterville Seafood" in hand painted lettering of gold
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Tuna Fish Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved wood tuna fish trade sign with "Mullaney's Fish Market" in hand painted lettering of gold
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Chinese Export Elephant Garden Stools
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Chinese export elephant form garden stools, early 20th century. Carved wood with gilding
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique marble Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
from Burma (Myanmar), embodying the elegance and spiritual depth of Mandalay-style Buddha sculptures
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique life-size male mannequin, circa 1920, rare
Located in Wien, AT
rare Antique Male Mannequin in Life Size, ca. 1920, head made of mass, good original condition, Austria. includes free shipping
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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Other

"The Big Tuna" Six Foot Carved Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot carved Atlantic tuna wood trade sign with lettering for "The Big Tuna" sushi bar. Letters
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Naive Bultos Christ Child Figurine, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A naive bultos Christ child figure, 19th century. Carved in light balsa type wood, coated with a
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique San Isidro With Oxen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expressive folk sculpture depicts San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers, shown
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Indian temple panel from , 18th century Material : wood 56,2 cm high 25,2 cm wide
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Indian temple panel from , 18th century Material : wood 55,3 cm high 25 cm wide and
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Medieval Style Carved Caryatids
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
valkyries. These carvings are matching in design, each depicting a female mask with crown above a scrolling
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Antique 19th Century English Medieval 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

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Andrianna Shamaris Century Old Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
mother of pearl shell into the center of this beautiful rare teak wood. Great as an art installation. All
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Shell

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Wood Carving Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood carving sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wood carving sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Find 5569 antique and vintage wood carving sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 77 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of wood carving sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood carving sculptures are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art, mid-century modern and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Black Forest and Nils Olsson each produced beautiful wood carving sculptures that are worth considering.

How Much are Wood Carving Sculptures?

Wood carving sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,515, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $774,985.
Questions About Wood Carving Sculptures
  • 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
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.