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Antique wood "Nandi" bull carving with storage space, India 1900th
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand carved and hand painted wood Nandi bull statue. Made around the turn of the 20th century in
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

778 India Carved Wood of Shakti Goddess
Located in New York, NY
rare Medieval India carved wood of Shakti Goddess of power and energy, wearing her classical crown and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

778 India Carved Wood of Shakti Goddess
778 India Carved Wood of Shakti Goddess
H 21.5 in W 7.12 in D 7.12 in
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India. Large and heavy
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Truss from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of tall Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragments from India on stand. Wooden
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Antique Early 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Architectural Hindu Temple Carved Wood Fragment from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India.   Made into a wall bracket
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wall Bracket Architectural Carved Wood Fragment from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India. 19th century Hindu temple
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Sculpture from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
architectural temple carving from Gujarat with nicely weathered patina. Born in the Western portion of India in
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Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique sandstone shrine from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 37,5 cm high 23 cm wide and 15 cm deep Weight: 21.85 kgs
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique sandstone shrine from India from India
Antique sandstone shrine from India from India
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H 14.77 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Antique sandstone shrine from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 23 cm high 20,6 cm wide and 12 cm deep Weight: 7.984 kgs
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique sandstone shrine from India from India
Antique sandstone shrine from India from India
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H 9.06 in W 8.12 in D 4.73 in
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 26,3 cm high 21,5 cm wide and 9,5 cm deep Weight: 9.311 kgs
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
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H 10.36 in W 8.47 in D 3.75 in
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 27 cm high 21,7 cm wide and 17,3 cm deep Weight: 16.40 kgs
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
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H 10.63 in W 8.55 in D 6.82 in
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 27,1 cm high 24,8 cm wide and 18,5 cm deep Weight: 16.75
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
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H 10.67 in W 9.77 in D 7.29 in
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood Measures: 24 cm high 19,3 cm wide and 17,5 cm deep Weight
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
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H 9.45 in W 7.6 in D 6.89 in
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from, India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: sandstone. Material: wood. Measures: 26, 5 cm high. 23, 2 cm wide and 19 cm deep
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from, India
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from, India
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H 10.44 in W 9.14 in D 7.49 in
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood Measures: 24,7 cm high 19,3 cm wide and 13,5 cm deep Weight
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
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H 9.73 in W 7.6 in D 5.32 in
Antique Papier Mâché Elephant from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Papier mâché Material: wood 54,5 cm high 22 cm wide and 56,2 deep Weight: 6.792 kgs
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Papier Mâché Elephant from India from India
Antique Papier Mâché Elephant from India from India
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H 21.46 in W 8.67 in D 22.13 in
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India. 19th century Hindu
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India. 19th century Hindu
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Sounth India Indian Rajasthan Antique Wood Hindu Temple Sadhu Chariot Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Indian (South India) wood-carved Hindu temple chariot Sadhu panel deity sculpture from
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Antique 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century tribal wood paduka sandals, India A sculptural pair of Indian
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood Measures: 24,9 cm high 22,3 cm wide and 18,3 cm deep Weight
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
Antique Sandstone Shrine from India from India
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H 9.81 in W 8.78 in D 7.21 in
Carved wood, painted and decorated HOLY COW and trinket box - India, circa 1910
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A colourful carved wood, painted and decorated Holy cow and trinket box - India, circa 1910
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ancient Rare India Wood Hand Carved Polychrome Wall Panel with Iron Lock
Located in Vero Beach, FL
wood carving of a wall panel from India. It is probably from the 17th-18th century. Very heavy exotic
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Antique 18th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Sandstone Welcome Lady from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 124,5 cm high 52 cm wide and 31 cm deep Namaskara mudra
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Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Sandstone Welcome Lady from India
Sandstone Welcome Lady from India
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H 49.02 in W 20.48 in D 12.21 in
Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Carving of Bodhidharma on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small chicken blood stone carving from China circa early 20th century, possibly early (late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique Wooden Ganesha Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood Measures: 58,2 cm high 18,8 cm wide and 12,4 cm deep Weight: 3.717 kgs
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Ganesha Statue from India
Antique Wooden Ganesha Statue from India
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H 22.92 in W 7.41 in D 4.89 in
Antique Wooden Kartikeya Statue from, India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood. Measures: 55, 8 cm high. 18, 7 cm wide and 12, 4 cm deep. weight: 4.218 kgs
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Kartikeya Statue from, India
Antique Wooden Kartikeya Statue from, India
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H 21.97 in W 7.37 in D 4.89 in
Antique Indian Sandstone Garuda from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 62 cm high 33 cm wide and 21,5 cm deep Weight: 29.3 kgs
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Indian Sandstone Garuda from India
Antique Indian Sandstone Garuda from India
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H 24.41 in W 13 in D 8.47 in
Antique Stone Jain Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Natural stone Material: wood Measures: 32,5 cm high 20,5 cm wide and 7 cm deep
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Antique 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Stone Jain Statue from India
Antique Stone Jain Statue from India
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H 12.8 in W 8.08 in D 2.76 in
Antique Stone Ganesha Panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Natural stone Material: wood 36,8 cm high 32 cm wide and 14 cm deep Weight: 15.079
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Stone Ganesha Panel from India
Antique Stone Ganesha Panel from India
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H 14.49 in W 12.6 in D 5.52 in
Old Sandstone Hanuman Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 50,5 cm high 21,5 cm wide and 13,3 cm deep Weight: 16 kgs
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Sandstone Hanuman Statue from India
Old Sandstone Hanuman Statue from India
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H 19.89 in W 8.47 in D 5.24 in
Special Antique Sandstone Ganesha Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood Measures: 48 cm high 34 cm wide and 11 cm deep Weight: 20.6
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Special Antique Sandstone Ganesha Statue from India
Special Antique Sandstone Ganesha Statue from India
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H 18.9 in W 13.39 in D 4.34 in
Large Old Sandstone Buddha Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 151,5 cm high 82,5 cm wide and 46 cm deep Hand carved from
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Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Old Sandstone Buddha Statue from India
Large Old Sandstone Buddha Statue from India
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H 59.65 in W 32.49 in D 18.12 in
Antique Pottery Happy Buddha Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Pottery Material: wood 19,1 cm high 14,3 cm wide and 10 cm deep Weight: 0.749 kgs
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Pottery Happy Buddha Statue from India
Antique Pottery Happy Buddha Statue from India
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H 7.52 in W 5.63 in D 3.94 in
Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 93 cm high 34,5 cm wide and 21 cm deep Hand carved from a
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
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H 36.62 in W 13.59 in D 8.27 in
Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 109 cm high 43 cm wide and 24 cm deep Hand carved from a
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
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H 42.92 in W 16.93 in D 9.45 in
Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 93,5 cm high 35,5 cm wide and 21 cm deep Hand carved from a
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
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H 36.82 in W 13.98 in D 8.27 in
Antique fragment from a Jain temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 55 cm high 36 cm wide and 19 cm deep Weight: 52.3 kgs
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Antique 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique fragment from a Jain temple from India
Antique fragment from a Jain temple from India
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H 21.66 in W 14.18 in D 7.49 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
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Part of Ancient Indian Temple from India
Antique Part of Ancient Indian Temple from India
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H 14.06 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Antique Jain Statue from Indian Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 36,5 cm high 20 cm wide and 10 cm deep Weight: 10 kgs
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Jain Statue from Indian Temple from India
Antique Jain Statue from Indian Temple from India
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H 14.38 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Large wooden sculpture horse, India, 19th/20th century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
), used for processions. Polychrome woodcarving. In fair condition, some cracks in the wood and a
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique pottery statue of Indian Figure from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Pottery Material: wood 27,9 cm high 11,3 cm wide and 7,2 cm deep Weight: 0.742 kgs
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique pottery statue of Indian Figure from India
Antique pottery statue of Indian Figure from India
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H 10.99 in W 4.45 in D 2.84 in
Antique Granite Jain Fragment of Parikara from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Granite Material: wood 29,5 cm high 53,5 cm wide and 13 cm deep Weight: 16 kgs
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Granite Jain Fragment of Parikara from India
Antique Granite Jain Fragment of Parikara from India
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H 11.62 in W 21.07 in D 5.12 in
Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Granite Material: wood 53,5 cm high 19,8 cm wide and 13,5 cm deep Weight: 12.9 kgs
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
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H 21.07 in W 7.8 in D 5.32 in
Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Granite Material: wood 51,5 cm high 21,5 cm wide and 13,5 cm deep Weight: 11.3 kgs
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
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H 20.28 in W 8.47 in D 5.32 in
Vintage India Hand Carved & Gilt Chowkidar Wooden Statues
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage India Chowkidar wooden statues, hand carved and gilt. Night watchmen / guards holding on
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
of timeless charm. Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India, 18th century Material : wood
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
of timeless charm. Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India, 18th century Material : wood
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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18th century Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
from wood, it stands at a height of 39,8 cm with dimensions of 18,1 cm in width and 13,7 cm in depth
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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18th century Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
from wood, it stands at a height of 34,8 cm with dimensions of 16 cm in width and 14,3cm in depth
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Three Sounth India Indian Nepalese Antique Hindu Temple Architecture Sculptures
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful set of three Indian (South India) or Nepalese (Nepal) wood-carved deity architecture
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indian Antique Corinthian Temple Capital Carving with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Corinthian temple capital from the 19th century, with distressed patina. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Indian architectural history with this 19...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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17-18th century antique wooden Krishna statue from India OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
wooden Krishna statue from India Material : wood 32,8 cm high 26,7 cm wide and 8,1 cm deep 17-18th
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Antique Late 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Indian Corinthian Temple Capital Carving with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Corinthian temple capital from the 19th century, with distressed patina. Created to adorn the exterior of an Indian temple, this Corinthian capital will make for an...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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19th Century Indian Multicolor Temple Carving Depicting Ganesha with Consort
Located in Yonkers, NY
Riddhi or Siddhi on his knee. Created in India during the 19th century, this temple carving features
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Polychrome wooden Hindu sculpture of a celestial dancer, India, 19th century.
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Polychrome wooden Hindu sculpture of a celestial dancer. India, 19th century. Height: 77 cm
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Antique Indian Architectural Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting Guardian Lion
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved Indian architectural carving from Gujarat from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian carved teak wood guardian lion sculpture from the mid-18th century, with traces of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wooden, Hand-Carved & Painted Nandi Cow, India C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old hand-carved Nandi Cow from India. This wood sculpture features a wonderful age
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Early 20th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Large Antique Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Southeast Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India. Large Antique
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Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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India Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the India wood carving you’re looking for. Each India wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. There are many kinds of the India wood carving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A India wood carving, designed in the Folk Art or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one India wood carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rajhastani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a India Wood Carving?

A India wood carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,775, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
Questions About India Wood 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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.