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What is a tree sculpture called?

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What is a tree sculpture called?
Topiary is the term for trees that are sculpted into shapes and sometimes even characters. Some people refer to this type of art as living sculptures or living art. Shop a collection of topiary-inspired pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Tree Trunk Sculptures on 1stDibs
Robert Kuo Red Tree Trunk Sculpture
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The globe rests on a silver plated tree trunk base. Dimensions 7" diameter x 12" height.
Category

Early 2000s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Colossal Tree Trunk Sculpture, Africa 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This almost three-meter-high natural sculpture came to be from one tree trunk, most likely teak.
Category

20th Century African Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Tree Trunk Fragment Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
An ancient looking tree trunk fragment. At first glance appears to be faux bois rather than real wood.
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved African Leopard Sculpture on Tree Trunk, Tribal Folk Art Figure
Located in Wembley, GB
Hand-Carved African Leopard Sculpture on Tree Trunk, Tribal Folk Art Figure A striking hand-carved African leopard sculpture, expertly crafted from a single piece of wood and depicte...
Category

Vintage 1950s Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood, Fruitwood, Bentwood, Harewood

105" Tall Hand Carved Figural Wood Spirit Animals Tree Trunk Totem Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Towering at an awe-inspiring 105 inches—nearly nine feet—this hand-carved totem pole rises with a gravitational pull, commanding both space and attention. Its vertical sweep unfolds ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Meissen Parrot perched on a tree trunk, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrot perched on a tree trunk, having wonderful bold colouring. Signed to the base with blue crossed swords. Batch 77 62748 DNKZZ
Category

Antique 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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