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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
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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

1970s Wall Sculpture of a Tree with Brass Leaves & Copper Trunk Style of C.Jeré
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Style of C.Jeré, this 1970s wall sculpture of a tree in bloom with torch cut bright brass leaves & copper rod form trunk.
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

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