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How do you identify wood carvings?
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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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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Used Senufo Scoop or Ladle with Female Figure on Top, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Used Senufo Scoop or Ladle with powerfully carved standing female figure on top, from the Ivory Coast, Africa. This could have been used for ritual dishing out of ceremonial offerin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Collection Hand Carved Fishing Octopus Lures Angler's Delight
Located in South Burlington, VT
Anglers Collection eleven (11) Japanese Antique Hand Carved And Signed Wood Octopus Fishing Lures
A museum grouping and a rare Collector Find
An unusual one-of-a-kind find collection consisting of eleven (11) Japanese antique fishing lures...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Gothic sculpted panel in oak from the 16th century, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This finely carved wooden panel from Belgium, dating to the 16th century, exemplifies the restrained geometry and rustic elegance of Gothic domestic ornamentation. Hewn from solid oa...
Category
Antique 16th Century Belgian Gothic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
Two Bird on Branch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Folk Art Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Charming Austrian 20th-century carved wooden bird mounted on its original stand, designed for wall hanging or standing. This delightful folk art piece belongs to the long-standing tr...
Category
20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Old Classic Shape Lega Congo Carved Wood Mask Without Eyes, DRC Old Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early old carved wood mask without eyes, from the Lega peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Old patina, Simple elegant heart shaped face with long nose and raised eyebrows....
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Medium Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
