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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
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
H 16.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
Hand-crafted by Spanish settlers in North America (likely Southwestern United States, New Mexico
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...
Materials
Wood, Paint
Tsonoqua/Dzunkukwa "Wild Woman of the Woods" Totem
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Native American, Carving, Totem, Pole
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Henry Hunt (1923-1985) First Nations Bear Carving Mask
Located in Garnerville, NY
Authentic First Nations wood carved mask by master carver, Henry Hunt (1923-1985). This hand carved
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Pine
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
Kwahu Eagle Kachina Terracotta Totem 78 Inches Tall
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Totems, Totem Poles, Native American Carvings, Hopi
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Monumental Hand-Carved Indian Chief Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one piece of wood. It is believed to be redwood. This wonderful Folk Art Indian plaque is unsigned
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Simon Charlie 9 Foot "Pole of Wealth" TOTEM
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
usually carved mainly house posts with human figures), Charlie worked in the Salish carving tradition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage American Carved wood Folk Art Bison Decorative Antiques Décor
Located in London, GB
Vintage American Carved wood Folk Art Bison Decorative Antiques Décor
Finely executed Folk art
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carved Wood Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century American Folk Art fourteen foot long wooden chain, hand carved of one piece of wood, by an
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Rick Williams (Nootka / Nuu-chah-nulth, b. 1955). 2 Foot Red Cedar Seattle Pole" painted wood
Category
20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(1933-1988) This finely crafted wood totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth master carver Raymond
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
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
Materials
Iron
Large American Carved Cigar Store Indian Chief, 2.4 Meter Heigh
Located in Mortsel, BE
American craftsmanship. The intricate carvings bring to life the essence of Native American artistry
Category
Mid-20th Century Central American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Large American Carved Cigar Store Indian Chief, 2.5 Meter Heigh
Located in Mortsel, BE
American craftsmanship. The intricate carvings bring to life the essence of Native American artistry
Category
Mid-20th Century Central American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wood
Siamese Twin Mermaid Carving Attributed to the "Cape Carver"
Located in York County, PA
, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Late 19th Century:
American folk carving of mermaids as Siamese twins
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Antique Late 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Matched Pair of Cat Carvings by Linvel Barker, Kentucky
By Linvel Barker
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Linvel Barker was a retired metalworker turned folk artist. He didn't start carving until 1984 and
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1990s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by John Williams
Located in San Diego, CA
A fine example of a Nuu-chah-nulth northwest coast hand carved wood TOTEM pole by master carver
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 3 in
Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
opened the Swiss wood carving school in Brienz, ca. 1870, where all the carvers learned the craft to
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Early 20th Century North American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Twine, Wood, Paint
Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Ray Williams
Located in San Diego, CA
A fine example of a Nuu-chah-nulth northwest coast hand carved wood TOTEM pole by master carver Ray
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 12.75 in W 10.5 in D 2.5 in
Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Ray Williams
Located in San Diego, CA
was the son of famed carver Sam Williams who started carving for the Ye Olde Curiosity shop in Seattle
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 9.25 in W 8.25 in D 2.125 in
American Folk Art House Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Embark on a journey through color and creativity with this 20th-century American Folk Art sculpture
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
Large Hand Carved Signed Wood Jungle Wildlife Animal Scene Totem Sculpture Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
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A unique and one-of-a-kind work. Would be a great addition to any wood carving or TOTEM collection
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1990s North American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 73 in W 12 in D 5 in
Carved Wood Alligator Wine Table
Located in Norwell, MA
: American
Material: Wood
Date: 2020
Category
2010s 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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
Mark Lindquist yellow birch burl wood sculptural vessel bowl 1970's
By Mark Lindquist
Located in Ocean Grove, NJ
About the piece:
One-of-a-kind yellow birch burl wood bowl by famous American sculptor, Mark
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Birch, Burl
Totem Pole, "Shark Mother" Northwest Coast Carved Wood by Duane Pasco
By Duane Pasco
Located in Denver, CO
Totem Pole, carved wood, titled Shark Mother by Duane Pasco, vintage Northwest Coast art, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century American Burl container from the mid west and in good condition.This could be American
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Paula Meizner "Untitled #16" Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Paula Meizner (American, born Poland, 1904-1990) "Untitled #16" Constructivist wooden assemblage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Paula Meizner "Standing Figure" Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Paula Meizner (American, born Poland, 1904-1990) "Standing Figure" Constructivist wooden assemblage
Category
20th Century American Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Vintage American Folk Art Carved Painted Candlestick Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
two vintage American folk art candle sculptures.
Primitive handmade slatted solid wood construction
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Spanish Colonial Carved Wood and Iron Stirrups
Located in Stamford, CT
are carved from a solid block of wood. Decorated with wonderful carvings of horse heads and grape
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chilean Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Midcentury American Craft Artisan Hand Carved Bowl
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Unusual and highly figurative hand carved artisan bowl, mid-20th century, American. This one of a
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Vintage 1950s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
American Antique 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
Category
Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Pair of American Victorian Carved Drapes for Funeral Car
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Victorian stripped carved wood (funeral hearse) drapes (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Antique 18th Century American Rococo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
Duluth Fish Decoy American Folk Art Carved Painted Orca Killer Whale Sculpture
By Duluth
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce early Duluth Fish Decoy American folk art sculpture, depicting a Orca killer whale, hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 3.25 in W 8 in D 4.75 in
Antique Folk Art Carved Gesso over Wood and Hand Painted Native Man Statue
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
sculpture is unsigned and done in a very realistic style. The carving, likely done in Cyprus wood as it was
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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Softwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carved and painted wooden soldier whirligig. Early 20th century American. Soldier has a leather hat
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Large Organic Wood Turned Weed Vase
By Doug Ayers
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made, organic wood turned weed vase by famed American / California (Mendocino
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful hand-carved wood Santo of the Madonna, Mary mother of Christ.
The piece clearly
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 26.5 in W 13.75 in D 11.5 in
Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Walnut Wood Charger Platter
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, large wood charger/platter by American California master Woodturner Bob
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 1.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.6 in
Bob Stocksdale Signed Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Wood Turned Bowls
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
A very handsome, darkly colored set of six bowl by American master wood turner Bob Stocksdale. All
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel
By Doug Ayers
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made and sculpted wood-turned weed vase by famed American (Mendocino, California
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 5.25 in W 5 in D 3 in
18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
H 19.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.5 in
Eastern Woodland Crooked Knife
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
tip of the blade is up-swept, so as to avoid digging into the wood while carving. The knife is held
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Eastern Ball Headed War Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Eastern ball headed war club with antler spike. Still shows file rasp marks from carving. Decorated
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
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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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- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara 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.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022In 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, 2022Antique 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, 2023What 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, 2023To 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 2022In 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved 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.
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