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Pair of Australian Aboriginal Wood Sculpture Echidna
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of echidna sculpture carved from wood with found branches made by Australian Aboriginal
Category

Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Tribal Aboriginal Australian Ritual Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A rare example of a Churinga with the ritual painting not having been removed.
Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Monkey Mask" Carved Wood & Vegetable Pigment created by Aboriginal Australians
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This mask was made by an unknown aboriginal Australian artist. It is made from carved wood and
Category

1940s Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pigment

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

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

Australian Aboriginal Painting on Hollow Log
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lorrkon hollow log. Artist: Bronwyn Kelly. Year of birth: 1974. Nationality: Australian. Region
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bark Painting of Namarrkon, Northern Territory, Australia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bark painting of Namarrkon, Northern Territory, Australia A bark painting of Namarrkon, the
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Late 20th Century Australian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bark Painting of Two Fish, Northern Territory, Australia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bark painting of Two Fish, Northern Territory, Australia A wonderful "x-ray" bark painting of two
Category

Late 20th Century Australian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Bark Painting by Jimmy Mijau Mijau, Northern Territory, Australia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bark painting of Two Figures by Jimmy Mijau Mijau, Northern Territory, Australia Jimmy Mijau Mijau
Category

Late 20th Century Australian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Painted Totem Pole from Elcho Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patrick Lamuta DOB: 01/04/1984 Medium: Ocher pigment on wood Provenance: COA from Elcho Island Art
Category

Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Bark Painting of Three Fish by Bobby Bardjaray Ngainjmirra, Australia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bark painting of Three Fish by Bobby Bardjaray Ngainjmirra, Northern Territory, Australia Bobby
Category

Late 20th Century Australian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
Medium: Ocher paint on wood carvin DOC: 2006 Provenance: COA from Jilamara Arts and Crafts, Melville
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Early 2000s Australian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island
By Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri
Located in Atlanta, GA
Title: A ceremonial spear with clan design paint Artist: Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri DOB: 19/04/1973 Medium: Ocher paint on ironwood carving DOC: 2006 Provenance: COA from Jila...
Category

Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Made Vintage Boomerang, Australia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Hand-made vintage boomerang is an original decorative modern object realized in Australia in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Wall-mounted 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
'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

'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

Old Jarrah Wood Specimen Top
Located in Concord, MA
Jarrah wood specimen top. Incredible patina. Ideal for a tabletop!! Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 29 1/2 x
Category

Early 20th Century Australian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Old Jarrah Wood Specimen Top
Old Jarrah Wood Specimen Top
H 4.5 in W 29.5 in D 22 in
Sound System One Alex Earl Complete Sound System
By Alex Earl
Located in Collingwood, AU
being a powerful piece of sculpture. The system includes: Solid timber horn loudspeakers in
Category

2010s Australian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sound System One Alex Earl Complete Sound System
Sound System One Alex Earl Complete Sound System
H 70.87 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Australian Karri Burr Wood Decorative Piece
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very nice decorative piece of Australian Karri burr wood. Wonderful color and texture. ST1206.
Category

Late 20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Australian Karri Burr Wood Decorative Piece
Australian Karri Burr Wood Decorative Piece
H 0.79 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
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

Found Object Lobster Sculpture by Kevin Brereton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A quirky mixed metal sculpture of a lobster mounted on a wood base by late Australian artist Kevin
Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Metal

Group Aboriginal Mimih Spirit Sculpture from Northern Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Nationality: Australian. Region: West Central Arnhem Land. Language Group: Kuninjku. Medium: Wood carving
Category

Early 2000s Australian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Wooden Kangaroo Bottle Holder, 1950s
Located in Pymble, NSW
A carved wooden kangaroo bottle holder or pourer. Dating from the 1950s this has been carved from one piece of timber with the upper arms hinged to hold the bottle and rise to allow ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Australian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Kangaroo Bottle Holder, 1950s
Wooden Kangaroo Bottle Holder, 1950s
H 19.3 in W 4.73 in D 9.45 in
Pair of 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Aboriginal Wooden Boomerangs
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Pair of antique Aboriginal boomerangs. Made from Mulga wood and carved using a stone. Good
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Antique Late 19th Century Australian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Japiru Bird Pole Australian Aboriginal sculpture
By Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri
Located in Atlanta, GA
northern coast of Australia, this bird pole represents Japiru. It was carved from a single iron wood and
Category

20th Century Australian Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

1970s Grey Gold and Black Enamel Abstract Wall Plaque Mounted on Elm Wood
Located in Melbourne, AU
An attractive small abstract copper enamel art work mounted on raw elm wood panel. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Enamel

'Cell', contemporary wood sculpture by Australian artist duo 908
By Carl and Eden Plaisted
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
The 908 story tells of a cow owned by the Plaisted family living on a dairy farm in the Adelaide Hills. Each of the 70 cows were named and tagged, however this particular cow was for...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Australian Wooden Abstract Sculpture
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Australian wooden abstract sculpture, made from compressed wood and finished in gloss lacquer
Category

Early 2000s Australian Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Australian Wooden Abstract Sculpture
Australian Wooden Abstract Sculpture
H 34.26 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
'Sphere', contemporary hand carved wood sculpture by Australian artist duo 908
By Carl and Eden Plaisted
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
The 908 story tells of a cow owned by the Plaisted family living on a dairy farm in the Adelaide Hills. Each of the 70 cows were named and tagged, however this particular cow was for...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

21st Century Australian Aboriginal Painted Branches
By Seymour Wulida, Belinda Kuriniya
Located in London, GB
An exquisite trio of finely painted 'mimih spirits' from Australia, which include metal stands
Category

2010s Australian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

'Yawk Yawk' by Indigenous Australian artist Owen Yalandja
By Owen Yalandja
Located in Bondi Beach, NSW
Yawk mythologies are represented in bark paintings, sculptures and rock art. They are most often
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Pop Art Figurtive Sculpture of a Paint Brush by Frozen Moments
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This 1980s Pop Art figurative sculpture of a paint brush was created by the Australian artist
Category

Late 20th Century Australian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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 Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Australian wood sculpture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage piece of Australian wood sculpture you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of Australian wood sculpture made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Galuma Maymuru, Nawurapu Wununmurra and Alex Earl each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of Australian wood sculpture that is worth considering.

How Much is an Australian Wood Sculpture?

The average selling price for a piece of Australian wood sculpture at 1stDibs is $2,000, while they’re typically $101 on the low end and $65,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Australian Wood Sculpture
  • 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.