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Hand Carved Wood Monk Table Lamp by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy, 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Not many Aldo Tura pieces can be compared to this unique lamp, hand carved from a single piece of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Three Wood Carving Asian Temple Monks Statues Set
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Three beautiful hand carved wood monks with smiles. The monks stands with their eyes looking up
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Vintage Three Wood Carving Asian Temple Monks Statues Set
Vintage Three Wood Carving Asian Temple Monks Statues Set
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H 4.73 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Wood Carved Monks Painted Eyes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 19th century, possibly earlier, wood carved monks, largely intact, with painted eyes
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Monks Painted Eyes
Wood Carved Monks Painted Eyes
H 24 in W 19 in D 16 in
Damo Bodhidharma Monk Carved Camphor Wood Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid camphor wood statue of the legendary Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (Damo), who is
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful 19th century Buddhist baby monk head, hand carved wood depicting the baby looking
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Carved Oak Chinese Monk Wood Figure Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage carved oak modernist Chinese monk wood figure lamp modeled much after the style of Jascha
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

18th Century Thai Hand Carved Lacquered Wood Sculpture of a Seated Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai hand carved lacquered wood sculpture from the 18th century depicting a seated monk. Created
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period
Located in Studio City, CA
seen another quite like it. The monk appears to have glass eyes which gives his expression a very
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan
Located in Studio City, CA
. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed and sealed by the maker
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20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood

Paraguayan Modern Hooded Monk Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Modern carved wood statue sculpture of a standing priest or monk wearing a hooded robe and rosary
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood from Musician Monks 20th Century, Rare, Unique, Rarity, Good or
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand carved wood of monks 20th century, rare, unique, rarity, good original condition.
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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

16th Century Hand-Carved wooden Shoe with a Monk's Character
Located in Marbella, ES
16th century hand-carved wooden Shoe with a Monk's Character.
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Sculpture Carved in Monk's Wood Root Taking Advantage of the Shape of the Trunk
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture Carved in Monk's Wood Root Taking Advantage of the Shape of the Trunk
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Late 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Bust or Sculpture of a Religious Monk or Friar
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed hand carved bust is unsigned, but believed to have been done in England in circa
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Busts

Materials

Oak

Finely Carved Complete Burmese Buddha and Monk Set
Located in New York, NY
A complete set of five intricately carved vintage Burmese monks and Buddha in flowing robes on
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 19th c. French Hand Carved Wooden Monk c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large late 19th c. painted, hand carved wooden French Monk with brown robe and rope belt
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Antique Early 19th Century French Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Thai Carved and Painted Wooden Monk Statue with Dispelling of Fear Gesture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai carved wooden monk statue with red, black and gilt finish, inlaid mica and Abhaya
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Ashanti Stool with a Hand Carved Monk
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful carved Monk on this Ashanti stool hand carved from a single block of wood. These were
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Mid-20th Century African Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
handcrafted natural wood (perhaps rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with four large square-like beads called
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Monk Bust in Cassock
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully carved fruit wood sculpture was crafted in France, circa 1950. The realistic
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Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Thai 1900s Gilt and Polychrome Hand Carved Sculpture of Seated Buddhist Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai religious hand carved wooden statue of a seated Buddhist monk with polychrome and gilded
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

A Large Black Forest carved limewood study of a monk, Swiss, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This most impressive large scale Black Forest limewood figure is beautifully carved and depicts the
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculpture of a Buddhist monk in praying wood Burma, 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
carved tunic to the graceful portrayal of the monk's features. This sculpture serves as a testament to
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Buddhist Statue Monk Tang
Located in New York, NY
A Buddhist statue of Monk Tang. Xuanzang referred to as Tang, was a Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722
Located in Torino, IT
A Fine hand-carved and Lacquered wood figure of a Luohan Arhat, Buddha' disciple. Seated in royal
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of Burmese Monks in Prayer, Buddha, in gilded wood XIXth century
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Importante paire de moines priant en bois laqué et doré. Ils sont en pendants, ils ont en effet chacun leur tête légèrement inclinée l'une vers l'autre. Leurs tailles sont exceptionn...
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved circa 1860 Monks oak settle bench with
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Located in Lisse, NL
entirely handcrafted out of all kinds of wood, but the most eye-catching is ofcourse the organic root wood
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 19th Century Buddhist Monks
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Pair of Buddhist Monks Burmese wood and lacquer and gold, color glass decoration 19th Century
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Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Pair of 19th Century Buddhist Monks
Pair of 19th Century Buddhist Monks
H 16.5 in W 12 in D 13 in
19th Century, Rattanakosin, Antique Thai Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Thai wooden seated disciple with gilded gold. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Height 27.8 C.M. / Width 15.5 C.M. / Thickness 10 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (so...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Noh Mask Depicting Yoroboshi 'Blind Monk' Character Signed by Myori
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese signed Noh Mask depicting Yoroboshi (Blind Monk) character Yoroboshi captures the complex
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Burmese wooden seated disciple. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 50.4 C.M. / Width 17.7 C.M. / Depth 15.3 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expecte...
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden seated disciple. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size:height 27.2 cm. / width 24.8 cm. / length 32.2 cm. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expecte...
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden seated disciple, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robes. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Height 20.3 ...
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden seated disciple, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robes. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Height 25.5 ...
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Large Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting of a Monk, Gilt Wood Frame, 19th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
depicts a portrait of a bearded monk. In a hand carved ornate gilt wood oval frame. Unsigned
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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The monk is depicted with an oval face, marked with high and strong cheekbones, sunken cheeks
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Wood

16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in
19th Century, Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk / Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Lanna Thai wooden seated disciple. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Height 35 C.M. / Width 19.6 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Tai Yai Burmese Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden disciple seated on a base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robe. Age: Burmese, 19th century Size: Height 38 C.M. / Width ...
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Oak

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
hand-crafted natural wood (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads. These rosary-type large prayer
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

The Monk In Prayer 18 Century Cambodian Wooden statue
Located in Carmel, CA
Carved wooden sculpture set on an included black stand. The Monk In Prayer was created by an
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19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Pottery Ceremonial Monks with Dragon Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
finish. Carved out of the wood base that holds the vase are four elegant birds.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Serene Antique Praying Monk in Kneeling Position, from Burma
Located in New York, NY
An unusually graceful and skillfully carved kneeling monk resting on bare toes. This is a beautiful
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th C., Mandalay, A Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monks / Disciples
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Burmese wooden seated disciples. Age: Burma, Mandalay period, 19th century Size: Height 26 - 27.5 C.M. / Width 24.7 - 25.4 C.M. Condition: nice condition overall (some exp...
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

1950s Wooden Monk Lamp by Aldo Tura Signed Macabo Italy Midcentury
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Not many Aldo Tura pieces can be compared to this unique lamp, hand-carved from a single piece of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

15th Century Carved Wood Depicting Saint James
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
crusade against the Moors and at the moment of the Compostela pilgrimage. This one, organized by the monks
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Monk Chair Oak and Velvet Upholstered, ca. 1900, Europe
Located in Andernach, DE
Unique, very wide antique oak chair made entirely by hand around 1900. Most likely France or Germany, presumably a piece of cleric church furniture. The design is unusually wide (pos...
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Antique 1890s German Gothic Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rectangle giltwood carved wood pagoda Wall Mirror Chinoiserie French circa 1900
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Gilt hand-carved gilt gold wood Italian chinoiserie pagoda shape mirror depicting etched figural
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Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...

Materials

Metallic Thread

Japanese Wood figure of Jizo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
as the wandering sculptor monk and carved Buddhist figures from one piece of wood in places all over
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood figure of Jizo
Japanese Wood figure of Jizo
H 14.38 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Antique Japanese Carved Village Buddha Enku Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A carved wood buddha with lacquered surface in the style of Erku (1632–1695), a monk from Edo
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Damo Bodhidharma in Fragrant Camphor Wood
Located in Somis, CA
piece is carved of solid camphor wood, whose natural fragrance and insect repellent ability makes it a
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Monks Having Tea, in Black Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
a cherry-wood block, which was carved and then inked, before blank sheets of paper were laid on top
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Paint, Paper

19th Century, Rattanakosin, Antique Thai Wood Carving with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Thai wood carving for high ranking monk seat with stand. Age: Thailand, Rattanakosin
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Korean Carved Polychrome Wooden Buddhist Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
this large Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) antique Asian hand carved and painted wood Buddhist figure
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Antique 19th Century Korean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Sant'antonio Abate Sculpture in Wood
Located in Milan, IT
18th Century Sant’Antonio Abate Wood, cm alt. 61 Base 25 x 17.5 cm This wooden
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Antique 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid antique Chinese temple carving was hand-carved from a solid block of wood during the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Big Antique Japanese Zen Temple Chanting Bell Genuine Hand Carved Mokuygo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century A large hand carved hand
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Monk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carved wood monk you’re looking for. Each carved wood monk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and paint. Find 51 options for an antique or vintage carved wood monk now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a carved wood monk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved wood monk, those designed in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Aldo Tura, Macabo and Urban Zen each produced at least one beautiful carved wood monk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carved Wood Monk?

Prices for a carved wood monk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $255 and can go as high as $68,750, while the average can fetch as much as $1,900.
Questions About Carved Wood Monk
  • 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 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
    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
    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.
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    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 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 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 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 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.
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    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.