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Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
spiritual animal that has been passed down in Japan since ancient times.
At first glance, it looks like a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 9.65 in W 7.29 in D 5.71 in
Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a chimpanzee.
It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 13.39 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and 1970s.
It is an abstract shape.
It is a very rare type of wood carving.
The grayish coloring
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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The material is probably walnut.
It is very well carved from hard natural wood.
Frogs are often
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan.
This wood carving was made in the early
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
H 12.8 in W 6.5 in D 6.89 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Monkey 1860s-1900s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a monkey.
It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 3.75 in W 3.75 in D 2.56 in
Ancient Rare India Wood Hand Carved Polychrome Wall Panel with Iron Lock
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Ancient rare India wood hand carved polychrome wall panel with iron lock.
Exciting and dramatic
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
material is cedar wood.
A wooden model of Daruma doll.
Many Daruma dolls were mass-produced using this
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 3.15 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind
By Ruby Fabian, Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Cruz create this colorful wood carving. It is said this mystic piece will bring a good harvest or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 6.3 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Turtle 1800s-1860s/Folk Crafts Object Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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It is made of cedar wood.
Very rare item.
Turtles have been considered a good luck charm in Japan
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
No Reserve
H 3.35 in W 7.49 in D 12.6 in
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
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Wooden Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja, Sulawesi. This impressive carving
Category
Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Wooden Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive hand carved ancient panel from Toraja, Sulawesi. This carving symbolizes the protection
Category
Antique Early 1800s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving is a masterful work of art
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
H 25 in W 16 in D 7 in
Antique Part of Ancient Indian Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone
Material: wood
35,7 cm high
11,1 cm wide and 11,5 cm deep
Weight: 8 kgs
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ancient Chinese Wedding Doors Shutters Wall Art Rustic Chinoiserie Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Burned, warped and as you can see in poor condition, but still can be displayed. Not falling apart.
Measures: 34.5 x 18.5 in. approx. 3 lbs Each.
I do not have any information ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 1 in
Unity in Carved Wood
Located in Austin, TX
wood, rich and weathered, bears the weight of generations. Its grain tells stories of sun-drenched
Category
20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Budda
Located in Dallas, TX
A carved wood Budda from the Shanxi region, made during the Ming Dynasty. The carved figure has an
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive High Quality Petrified Wood or Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A rare two inch thick slab of petrified wood floats on a minimalist metal base. This ancient slab
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Meiji 1900 Three Bronze Ducks Sculpture in Wood Stand and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
of rosewood and embellished with two carvings of natural salmon coral.
Oshidori a Mandarin duck
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Felix Timmermans '3 Wise Men' Flemish Folk Art Sculptures in Carved Wood 1970
Located in Tilburg, NL
Felix Timmermans 'Three Wise Men' Flemish Folk Art Sculptures in Wood, Belgium, 1970 and 1972
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Carved and Painted Wood Architectural Element in the Form of a Mask "Green Man"
Located in Stamford, CT
A carved and painted wood "Green Man" mask from a facade of a mansion near Seattle, late 19th
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 8 in
Japanese Burl Wood Abstract Dog Figure Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1089 Japanese ancient burl wood abstract dog sculpture Wabi Sabi.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes both the protection of
Category
Antique 1890s Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: palm leaves & wood.
Material: wood.
Measures: 16 cm high.
49 cm wide and 6, 5 cm deep
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Palm leaves & wood
Material: wood
15,5 cm high
45,5 cm wide and 4,3 cm deep
Weight
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: palm leaves & wood.
Material: wood.
Measures: 14, 9 cm high.
45 cm wide and 6 cm deep
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
-Large Wooden Contemporary Thai Buddha on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
messenger, bridging ancient wisdom with modern sensibilities. Carved from a single piece of rich, seasoned
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Carved Temple Elements Frog and Koi Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Ancient hand carved polychrome frog and koi temple elements.
As found showing original weathered
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
14th century antique wooden Burmese Monk statue in Ava style OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Capture the essence of ancient spirituality with this exceptional Early Antique Wooden Burmese Monk
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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H 7.8 in W 4.57 in D 3.35 in
14th century early antique wooden Burmese Monk statue - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
artifact originating from Burma. Crafted from wood, this statue stands at 19.2 cm in height and measures
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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H 7.56 in W 4.57 in D 3.23 in
Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
: 11.02" (28.0 cm)
Height: 5.12" (13.0 cm)
Depth: 5.51" (14.0 cm)
The tradition of wood carving in Brienz
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Indian Antique Cups, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
ancient culture in their carvings, they effortlessly become conversation starters and soulful additions to
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tempietto Style Gazebo Model with Gilt Romanesque Dome
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant tempietto style gazebo model with a gilt Romanesque tile dome. Wood structure that is
Category
Early 2000s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Hand Carved Japanese Samurai Sculpture with Traces of Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
from its storied past. Its wood, seasoned by time, paints a vivid portrait of a standing temple
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 55.5 in W 30.5 in D 12 in
Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare Chinese Guan Yin figure, early Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Beautifully painted carved wood
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bronze Buddha Head Tabletop Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
exudes an aura of spiritual transcendence. The piece is meticulously crafted through the ancient art of
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary
Located in Stamford, CT
sold piece of wood ancient opposing foo dogs. The dogs have uniquely expressive faces and bodies will
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Ming Dynasty-inspired Guanyin Wooden Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
robes and symbolic motifs reflect ancient traditions while her serene countenance emanates tranquility
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Shan Thai Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
ancient Thayo technique which entails using a lacquer paste made by mixing lacquer with wood ash, rice
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
H 21.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique rare & ancient artifact, a foot, wearing a sandal, the bottom of the foot has been carved
Category
Antique Early 17th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Original Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
- hand-made using the ancient Thayo technique which entails using a lacquer paste made by mixing lacquer
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
H 14 in W 7 in D 6 in
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Assembling of Okimono with a Group of Skeletons
Located in Miami, FL
composition is arranged freely displayed on the wood base including a woven basket, apparently with food and
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 8.51 in W 14.15 in D 5.5 in
Indian Terracotta Sculpted Head Gupta Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fragment of Terracotta statue displayed on wood block stand from ancient Indian continent dated
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
rectangular bench is arranged in the scene.
The composition is displayed on a four-legged carved wood
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 7.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.03 in
Chinese Sancai Glazed Buddhist Arhat, Ming Dynasty, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
-colored glazes, the Arhat is ornamented in the sancai, or three-color, manner, an ancient technique uses
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
towards the end of the Qing dynasty in the early 20th century, and is part of an ancient Chinese tradition
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Large wooden Buddha sculpture probably Laos, 19th-20th century
Located in Milano, IT
whisper ancient wisdom, while the wide forehead exudes an aura of profound contemplation. The narrow waist
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Antique 19th Century Laotian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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H 18.51 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
space for several tens of visually complex ancient Chinese characters. Each strip of wood or bamboo is
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Monumental Oversized Bone Pedestals With Intricate Detail Design
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of monumental oversized wood and bone inlay pedestals with intricate detailed design and
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Wood
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead
Located in Sheffield, MA
highlight of ancient shipbuilding and architecture till their redundancy on account of developments in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
typically made in ancient Japan in the 19th to 20th century. This one is most likely from around 1920 to
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
made from carved wood accented with hammered brass (often taken from imported Europen dishes) and
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional antique Southeast Asian Burmese hand carved and gilded teak wood religious
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood
H 27 in W 9 in D 7.75 in
Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1600s-1700s / Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carved from cedar wood.
A-Un," or "A-Un," is the Japanese word for "guardian dog.
Komainu exist in pairs
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 14.18 in W 7.29 in D 9.45 in
Rare Old Chinese Watch Tower Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
perforations!
Its design is reminiscent of China's tall ancient 2000 year old wooden watch towers built to
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
, there is some ancient bug damage to the wood, and the linen is fragile and with tears.
Measures: 11
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Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
Carving Panel Horus God Falcon Ancient Egyptian 19th Century, Wood
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Ancient Egyptian Revival: 19th century, carving of Horus in the form of a falcon
- Beautifully
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ancient Carving of Exotic Wood Representing Two Lovers Hidden Among the Trees
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare and beautifully done ancient carving of exotic wood representing two lovers hidden among the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 4.73 in
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Find a variety of ancient wood carvings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, reclaimed wood and hardwood, all ancient wood carvings available were constructed with great care. Ancient wood carvings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Ancient wood carvings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco style is often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made ancient wood carvings over the years, but those made by Andrianna Shamaris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Ancient Wood Carvings?
Prices for ancient wood carvings start at $650 and top out at $16,763 with the average selling for $2,527.
Questions About Ancient Wood Carvings
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara 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.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 2022In 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 is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022In 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023What 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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, 2022Carved 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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