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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

Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional museum quality antique solid wood hand carving, of a beautiful female standing, looking
Category

Antique Early 1900s Oceanic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large, rare, and most impressive antique hand carved and painted wood and metal stylized antelope
Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Siamese Asian Buddha Antiquity Hand Sculpture Fragment, 15th-16th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
(please see the gallery tag on the underside of the wood base). She was the biggest dealer in Asian art
Category

Antique 16th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The
Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island
By Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri
Located in Atlanta, GA
/1973 Medium: Ocher paint on ironwood carving DOC: 2006 Provenance: COA from Jilamara Arts and Crafts
Category

Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very rare superb quality 19th century black forest carving of an Arab riding a racing camel, the
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carving
19th Century Black Forest Carving
H 17 in W 16 in D 8 in
Australian Aboriginal Carved Ancestor Figure with Ochre Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-carved wood ancestor figure with surface pictorial carving showing kangaroo hunting and
Category

Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Embryo 5" (2021), By Chris Maynard, Original Feather Carving
By Kate Breakey
Located in Denver, CO
"Embryo 5" (2017) by Chris Maynard is a beautiful and unique carving from a shed wild turkey
Category

2010s Assemblage Landscape Prints

Materials

Cotton, Mixed Media

Large Carved Wood Menorah Sculpture
By Randy Shull
Located in Surfside, FL
. Using pocket knives, carvers transformed scraps of wood into dolls and toys for their children. As
Category

20th Century Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Naughty By Nature • Hand-Carved Solid Wood & Bronze Chair by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
burned with the traditional Shou Sugi-Ban technique, to enhance the natural timber grain and carving
Category

2010s Australian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Naughty By Nature • Burnt Black • Hand-Carved Solid Wood Chair by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
-Ban technique, to enhance the natural timber grain and carving details. The oxidised steel detailing
Category

2010s Australian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Part of Nature #1, Mixed Media on Wood Panel
By Katherine Boland
Located in Yardley, PA
Katherine Boland’s large panels Part of Nature, made soon after her return to Australia from Egypt
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Part of Nature #2, Mixed Media on Wood Panel
By Katherine Boland
Located in Yardley, PA
Katherine Boland’s large panels Part of Nature, made soon after her return to Australia from Egypt
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Motherlode (Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculpture in White & Natural Wood)
By Leon Smith
Located in Hudson, NY
"Motherlode" by Leon Smith, c. 2007 Acrylic painted wood with wood base 10 x 9 x 2 inches This small, mid
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Ethno Design Massim People, Trobiand Islands, Wooden Charm Pig Sculpture
Located in Leuven , BE
wooden pigs with incised decoration and flat paddle-style tails. The National Museum of Australia holds
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sydney Kumalo Bronze Minimalist African Modernist Sculpture Figural Female Nude
Located in Surfside, FL
and wood base. Bears signature on base. Measures 9 1/2" x 4 1/4". There is no edition number on the
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century English Coromandle Canteen Service by Walker & Hall
Located in Dublin, IE
pickle forks, bone handle table knives and carving set, a soup ladle, 2 serving spoons, 2 fish carvers
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Scena Elemento Uno Murano Mirror by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: silvered carved glass, dark gray wood back. Also available in other sizes and designs. Please
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Large Scena Elemento Due Murano Mirror by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: silvered carved glass, dark gray wood back. Also available in other designs and dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large Scena Elemento Uno Murano Mirror by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
. Materials: silvered carved glass, dark grey wood back. Also available in other sizes and designs
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Set of 3 Large Scena Elemento Murano Mirrors by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
cm (each). Materials: silvered carved glass, dark gray wood back. Also available in other designs
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large Scena Elemento Tre Murano Mirror by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
. Materials: silvered carved glass, dark grey wood back. Also available in other sizes and dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Set of 3 Small Scena Elemento Murano Mirrors by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
cm (each). Materials: silvered carved glass, dark gray wood back. Also available in other designs
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Scena Elemento Tre Murano Mirror by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Silvered carved glass, dark gray wood back. Also available in other sizes and dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Scena Elemento Due Murano Mirror by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: silvered carved glass, dark grey wood back. Also available in other designs and dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large Scena Rotonda Murano Mirror by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
90 cm Table Version: D 3 x W 60 x H 90 cm Materials: Silvered carved glass, wood, golden carved
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Marble

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

Scena Olympic Murano Mirror by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
glass artists of Murano, subtle use of perspective and depth was created by the intricate carving and
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Large Scena Olympic Murano Mirror by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
skilled glass artists of Murano, subtle use of perspective and depth was created by the intricate carving
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Scena Rotonda Murano Mirror by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
glass artists of Murano, subtle use of perspective and depth was created by the intricate carving and
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Marble

2 Amaizing Mirrors Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Mirrors, 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Material: wood and mirror Style: Art Nouveau Country: France The
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Larged Carved Jadeite Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
. The large (63.37mm x 34.16mm x 10.78mm) oval carving displays a range of luscious green tones; from
Category

2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Larged Carved Jadeite Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Larged Carved Jadeite Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
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W 1.35 in D 0.43 in L 2.5 in
Kutitji | Shield Chair by Errol Evans + Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jansen, results from Errol’s passion for carving large objects. Errol is a highly skilled wood (punu
Category

2010s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Mand Pilti Credenza / Dry Sand by Tanya Singer + Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
climate change is inflicting on Country around Indulkana in remote South Australia. For countless
Category

2010s Credenzas

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Mand Pilti Low Chair / Dry Sand by Tanya Singer + Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
climate change is inflicting on Country around Indulkana in remote South Australia. For countless
Category

2010s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Mand Pilti Chair / Dry Sand by Tanya Singer + Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
climate change is inflicting on Country around Indulkana in remote South Australia. For countless
Category

2010s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Unique Brutalist Coffee Table Sculpture By Colbert Collins 1976
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
out traplines in the woods and took odd jobs to help feed his family. When WW II broke out he joined
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Manta Pilti Cabinet / Dry Sand by Tanya Singer + Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
climate change is inflicting on Country around Indulkana in remote South Australia. For countless
Category

2010s Cabinets

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

"Newborn Child, " signed by Tafadzwa Mandala
By Tafadzwa Mandala
Located in Milwaukee, WI
for generations. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Cobalt Bird' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
By Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While there is not
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Ring of Hope' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
By Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
working in different media for generations. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Family' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
By Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Mermaid, " Carved Springstone by Farai Darare
By Farai Darare
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Western Scene (Cowboy on Horseback)
By Denes de Holesch
Located in Surfside, FL
wood carvings. His paintings were chosen for inclusion in a Group Exhibition in the National Gallery of
Category

20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Cowboys on Horseback, Rodeo
By Denes de Holesch
Located in Surfside, FL
produced a number of wood carvings. His paintings were chosen for inclusion in a Group Exhibition in the
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Calypso (Colorful Abstract Mid Century Modern Sculpture in Yellow, Blue & Green)
By Leon Smith
Located in Hudson, NY
qualities con sustain interest and delight over a long period of time. About the artist: Born in Australia
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

'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

'Makani' Australian Aboriginal Fish Sculpture
By Nawurapu Wununmurra
Located in London, GB
Nawurapu Wununmurra "Makani" Natural Ochres on Kapok Contemporary Australian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

'Makani' Australian Aboriginal Fish Sculpture
'Makani' Australian Aboriginal Fish Sculpture
H 47.25 in W 68.9 in D 7.88 in
'Rulyapa' by Dhurrumuwuy Marika 'Australian Aboriginal Bark Painting'
By Dhurrumuwuy Marika
Located in London, GB
Australian Aboriginal Art. Representative of the bark painting tradition from Australia's Arnhem land - a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

'Baypinga Ga Garkman' Australian Aboriginal Fish Sculpture
By Yumutijin Wununmurra
Located in London, GB
Yumutijin Wununmurra - Carving Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art Gangan is where the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

'Mokuy Spirit' Australian Aboriginal Sculpture by Nawurapu Wununmurra
By Nawurapu Wununmurra
Located in London, GB
Nawurapu Wununmurra - "Mokuy" - Carving Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

'Tingari' Australian Aboriginal Art by George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi
By George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi
Located in Sorrento, Victoria
style of 'fluted' carving; fine parallel lines incised into the wood and coated with ochres which
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Pair of French Empire mahogany elbow chairs.
By Jean-Baptiste-Bernard Demay
Located in New York, NY
-Bernard Demay. The carving of the lion mask is identical to a canape from a suite by Demay offered at
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Carli Bauer Goldfish Table Lamp by Gmundner Keramik, Collector's Item
By Carli Bauer, Gmundner Keramik
Located in Budapest, HU
art. It appears on porcelain and ceramic dishes as well as on textiles such as embroidery, wood
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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

Wood, Acrylic

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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
  • 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
    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 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 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
    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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.