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Australian Aboriginal Art Carved Wood Log Bone Totem Coffin with Skull Design
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite engaging hand carved wood with hand painted ochres on a hollow wooden log
Category
20th Century Australian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 26.5 in W 7 in D 7.25 in
Set of 2 Vintage Australian Aboriginal Art Wood Carving Animal Figurines
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Australian Aboriginal Art Wood Carving Animal Figurines, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Australian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 1.57 in W 8.27 in D 1.57 in
Australian Aboriginal Ironwood Bima Figure Carving Tiwi Island
By Myra Ann Tipiloura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collected in Tiwi Island off the coast of Northern Australia, this Bima Figure Carving was carved
Category
20th Century Australian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving
By Galuma Maymuru 1
Located in London, GB
Galuma Maymuru - "Nyapililngu" - carving.
Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving
By Galuma Maymuru 1
Located in London, GB
Galuma Maymuru, "Nyapililngu," Carving.
Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Australian Aboriginal Shield with an Integral Handle
Located in Leuven , BE
This Aboriginal Shield displays an integral handle with hand-carved emu and kangaroo.
Category
20th Century Australian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Australian Aboriginal Primordial Ancestor Couple Statues from Tiwi Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
coast of Northern Territory. They were carved out of ironwood, a very dense wood native to the island
Category
Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving of a Crocodile
Located in Atlanta, GA
Title: Crocodile Carving
Artist: David Ngulwurr Yunipingu
DOB: circa 1966
Medium: Acrylic on
Category
Early 2000s Australian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Aboriginal Australia Bima Figure Carving
By Matha Purantatameri
Located in Atlanta, GA
An aboriginal tribal carving from iron wood decorated with ocher pigment and coconut fibers
Category
Early 2000s Australian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Australian Aboriginal Painted TOTEM Pole from Elcho Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
/1977
Clan: Gumatj
Medium: Acrylic on wood
Provenance: COA from Elco Island Art Center Galiwin'Ku
Category
Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Set of Australian Aboriginal Items with Spear Thrower, Shield and Boomerang
Located in Leuven , BE
Set of Australian Aboriginal items with spear thrower, shield and boomerang.
Category
20th Century Australian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Carving of a Court Jester by Otto Bettmann, Melbourne, Australia, 1899
By Otto Bettmann (Australia) 1
Located in Ajijic, Jalisco
, Australia. This carving is signed by him and with the notation that is was done in Melbourne in 1899. His
Category
Antique 1890s Australian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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Australian Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Australian wood carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, acrylic and plastic, every Australian wood carving was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Australian wood carving — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Australian wood carving, those designed in Folk Art and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Australian wood carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Galuma Maymuru, Matha Purantatameri and Myra Ann Tipiloura produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an Australian Wood Carving?
Prices for an Australian wood carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $700 and can go as high as $3,824, while the average can fetch as much as $1,951.
Questions About Australian Wood Carving
- 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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.