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Native American Indian Iron Wood Carving Chief Bull Aparoke by Artist Bruce Law
Located in Tustin, CA
"Chief Bull Aparoke" is a legendary work of art from renowned Arizona Native American artist, Bruce
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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Wood

1970s Nootka Totem Pole by Joe David – Hand-Carved Northwest Coast Wood Art
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This striking Northwest Coast totem pole is an exceptional hand-carved wood sculpture created by
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand carved Folk Art American Muscle car. Wood carved with original paint surface.
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Vintage 1950s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Folk Art American Muscle Car
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand-carved Folk Art pink and white midcentury car. Fun display piece. Quite a heavy piece.
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1970s Handmade Decorative Wood Paddles South American Amazon
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Handmade Decorative Wood Paddles South American Amazon 53 tall x 10 w x 1 thick Short 51
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Late 20th Century Surinamer Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Joseph (Joe) Campbell Thunder Bird Carving, Pacific Northwest, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Joseph (Joe) Campbell Thunder Bird Carving, Pacific Northwest, 20th Century. Signed to the back.
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20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century American Burl Wood Horse Hoof Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This remarkable 19th-century American Folk Art vessel, expertly carved from a natural burl to
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Mid-Century American Large Scale Wood Carved C-133A Plane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid-century large-scale wood carved Folk Art Cargomaster C-133A. An actual barn find discovered in
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early American Painted Trencher
Located in Branford, CT
Trencher in original deep red paint. New England, circa 1820 H 5-3/4" L 14" W 22-1/4". Condition: Old repaired crack visible in images.
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Sculptures and Car...

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Wood

Early American Painted Trencher
Early American Painted Trencher
H 9 in W 22.25 in D 14 in
Antique American Wood Tree Sculpture with Hand Carved and Painted Birds
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
An early twentieth century American whimsical folk art bird tree driftwood hand carved and painted
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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings

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Driftwood

Fine America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Figure
Located in South Burlington, VT
Taino Cacique Chief's hand carved hard wood figure- a superb ancestor style ceremonial sculpture from
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20th Century American Pre-Columbian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Native American Indigenous Peoples Carved Polychrome Canoe Model
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally rare antique Native American / Indigenous Peoples hand carved and painted wooden
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Early 20th Century North American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

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Twine, Wood, Paint

Rustic American Folk Clown Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic American Country Folk Art painted wood clown figure with articulated limbs on a round base.
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20th Century American Country Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

American Country Wooden Horse Rider Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Country blue painted wood sculpture a man riding a horse on a rectangular base.
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20th Century American Country Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

American Tramp Art Hermitage Boxes
By Hermitage des Artistes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
stamped. Fantastic display of American Tramp Art. Period: 1990's Origin: New York Size: 12" H x 14" L x
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1990s American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ron Aleck Carved Wood Plaque, Pacific North West Coast, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ron Aleck Wood Carving Plaque, Pacific North West Coast, 20th Century. Signed to the back.
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20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

William Umbreit, Shovel, American, circa 1974
Located in New York, NY
William Umbreit was born in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1935. After serving in the United States Army from 1954-56, he was honorably discharged in 1962. Umbreit received a BSA from N...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Super clean lines and sculptural 19th century American farm implement. Over eight and a half feet
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

American Folk-Art Steam Ship Encased Diorama
Located in London, GB
American Folk-art Steam Ship Encased Diorama We share what we love, and we love this turn of the
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

American Folk Art - Hand Crafted Wooden Owl Statuette 15'' tall
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
from wood, it combines intricate detailing with vibrant colors, adding a touch of natural beauty to any
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with beautiful visible wood grains. From Wikipedia: "Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

American Antique Folk Art Flying Eagles Heraldic Trunk, 1900
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an old New England collection. An elaborate antique american folk art pyrography wood trunk
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

American Antique Pyrogrqphy Outsider Art Hand Carved Folk Art Birds House
Located in South Burlington, VT
finished using a decades old early American Folk Art form called wood burning "pyrography" Signed: it is
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Pair of American Victorian Carved Drapes for Funeral Car
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian stripped carved wood (funeral hearse) drapes (PRICED AS PAIR).
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, likely one-of-a-kind, large antique, circa 1860s, early American hand carved, painted, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Native American Tobacco Store Hanging Trade Figures
Located in Nantucket, MA
Extremely rare and very special pair of 18th century native American tobacco store hanging trade
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Antique 18th Century American Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994
By Tom Cramer
Located in Miami, FL
Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994 Offered for sale is a
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Late 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

19th c. American Folk Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Cross in a Large Scale
Located in Savannah, GA
This late 19th century large scale American Folk "Tramp" Art double sided "Crown of Thorns" cross
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Six Foot "Osterville Seafood" Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved wood tuna fish trade sign with "Osterville Seafood" in hand painted lettering of gold
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Tuna Fish Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved wood tuna fish trade sign with "Mullaney's Fish Market" in hand painted lettering of gold
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Tuna Fish Trade Sign
Carved Tuna Fish Trade Sign
H 24 in W 60 in D 2 in
"The Big Tuna" Six Foot Carved Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot carved Atlantic tuna wood trade sign with lettering for "The Big Tuna" sushi bar. Letters
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Nantucket Fish Market Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
: 33 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 24"H x 60"W x 2"D Made: America Material: Wood Date: 2024
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Nantucket Fish Market Trade Sign
Nantucket Fish Market Trade Sign
H 24 in W 60 in D 2 in
Anthony's Pier 4 Carved Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
. Weight: 33 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 24"H x 60"W x 2"D Made: America Material: Wood Date: 2024
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Trident Sushi Bar Carved Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
. Weight: 33 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 24"H x 60"W x 2"D Made: America Material: Wood Date: 2024
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Six Foot Carved Fish Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
. Overall Dimensions: 24"H x 60"W x 2"D Made: America Material: Wood Date: 2024
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Six Foot Carved Fish Trade Sign
Six Foot Carved Fish Trade Sign
H 24 in W 60 in D 2 in
Carved Flounder Trade Sign "Fresh Fish"
Located in Norwell, MA
. Distressed finish. Weight: 40 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 39"H x 48"W x 2"D Made: America Material
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Flounder Trade Sign "Fish & Chips"
Located in Norwell, MA
: 40 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 39"H x 48"W x 2"D Made: America Material: Wood Date: 2024
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Edgartown Seafood Carved Flounder Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
chain. Weight: 40 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 39"H x 48"W x 2"D Made: America Material: Wood
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Harvey's Boat Rental Carved Flounder Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
one side only. Weight: 40 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 39"H x 48"W x 2"D Made: America Material
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Boston Fish Market Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
. Lettering is on one side only. Weight: 40 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 39"H x 48"W x 2"D Made: America
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Boston Fish Market Trade Sign
Boston Fish Market Trade Sign
H 39 in W 48 in D 2 in
Carved Fish Trade Sign for "Beach House Inn, Brant Point"
Located in Norwell, MA
Made: America Material: Wood Date: 2024
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Boston Fish Market Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
. Lettering is on one side only. Weight: 40 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 39"H x 48"W x 2"D Made: America
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Boston Fish Market Trade Sign
Boston Fish Market Trade Sign
H 39 in W 48 in D 2 in
Six Foot Menemsha Fish Market Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
: America Material: Wood Date: 2024
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Six Foot "Fresh Fish" Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
iron hanging chains. Weight: 33 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 24"H x 60"W x 2"D Made: America
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Six Foot "Fresh Fish" Trade Sign
Six Foot "Fresh Fish" Trade Sign
H 24 in W 60 in D 2 in
Harvey's Boat Yard Carved Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Dimensions: 24"H x 60"W x 2"D Made: America Material: Wood Date: 2024
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Tuna Fish Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
lengths of old iron chain. Weight: 33 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 24"H x 60"W x 2"D Made: America
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Tuna Fish Trade Sign
Carved Tuna Fish Trade Sign
H 24 in W 60 in D 2 in
Organic Rain Stick with Sculptural Form, 20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A sculptural and organically textured rain stick, likely carved from dried cholla cactus wood. The
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Early 20th Century South American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wine Bottle Holder made from Tree Root
Located in Norwell, MA
Unique wine rack made from tree root or burl. Made to hold five bottles. Very decorative. Perfect accent for your wine cellar. 39" H x 23" W x 14" D. 39 lbs.
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1990s North American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Very Large Rare "Uncle Sam" Tramp Art Buffet
By Hermitage des Artistes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
characteristics include chip or notch carving, the reclaimation of cheap or available wood such as that from cigar
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Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Howard Finster Falcon
By Howard Finster
Located in Richmond, VA
Early hand carved wooden falcon sculpture by American folk artist Howard Finster. Finster was a
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Vintage 1950s North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Howard Finster Falcon
Howard Finster Falcon
H 18 in W 5 in D 12 in
Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Store Display Model Folk Art Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
unknown wood carver, circa 1870. Perfect to decorate a Doctor´s office or someone that works in medicine
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures and Car...

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Wood

Early 20C Mounted Duck Decoy Heads 2
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 20c mounted duck decoy heads 2. This consists of 5 Duck Decoy heads from circa 1920 mounted on a wooden plinth. This piece came from a wealthy estate ...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Santos with Glass Eyes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century hand-carved Santos with inset glass eyes and original gesso paint surface. On custom museum display stand. Base measures 6" x 6".
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Antique Late 19th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Sculptures a...

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Gesso, Wood

Folky Store Display Horse
Located in Nantucket, MA
carved from wood and is hanging from its original thick canvas. The ears which were probably leather are
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Canvas, Wood

Folky Store Display Horse
Folky Store Display Horse
H 25.75 in W 33.5 in D 6 in
Spanish Colonial, Painted Wooden Crucifix of Christ on a Stylized Tree
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This carved wooden crucifix of Christ on a stylized tree form, is Guatemalan or Mexican, likely created in the late 1800s by a naive artist of the period, 19th century. It has been p...
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Antique Late 19th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Sculptures a...

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Wood

Carved Eagle on Circular Plaque, ca 1860-1876
Located in York County, PA
-19th century (likely during the 3rd quarter) and the present. The wood is pine. The carving was
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Antique 1860s American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Native American Indian Carving By Clye Drew 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Moose antler carving by Clye Drew circa 1953. It is mounted on a hand carved wood base.
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20th Century American Adirondack Figurative Sculptures

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Horn, Wood

American Classical Gilt Pier Mirror with Acorn, Shell, and Medallion Carvings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning Antique American Classical gilt carved wood empire mirror, Early 19th C. This tall
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Antique 19th Century American Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Mirror

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American Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the American wood carving you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, every American wood carving was constructed with great care. Find 118 options for an antique or vintage American wood carving now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect American wood carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each American wood carving bearing Folk Art, Neoclassical or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Hermitage des Artistes, Native American Art and Duane Pasco each produced at least one beautiful American wood carving that is worth considering.

How Much is an American Wood Carving?

Prices for an American wood carving start at $145 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $2,104.
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  • 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 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 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
    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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    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 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.
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    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 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
    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 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.
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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.