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Vintage Brazilian Hand-Carved Ironwood Sculpture of Whale and a Shark
Located in North Hollywood, CA
art pieces crafted of Brazilian ironwood.
Though this wood is very difficult to work, it is
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Large Brazilian or Guyana Amazon Indigenous Macana War Club, 18th or Earlier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
in: Hjalmar Stolpe, Amazon Indian designs from Brazilian and Guianan wood carvings, New York, Dover
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Antique Early 18th Century Brazilian Native American Objects
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Hardwood
H 16.54 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Brazilian Wood Sculpture Pregnant Woman
By Paulo Sérgio
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Paulo Sérgio is an artist from Brazilian backwoods, a very poor and dry region. In his works he
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Wood Sculpture Pregnant Woman
By Paulo Sérgio
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Paulo Sérgio is an artist from Brazilian backwoods, a very poor and dry region. In his works he
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Ballerina
By Cícero Rodrigues
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
movement of life and through the wood-carving, the artist manages to express the simultaneous roughness and
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Ballerina
By Cícero Rodrigues
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
movement of life and through the wood-carving, the artist manages to express the simultaneous roughness and
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Hand-carved Wood Sculpture Men
By Caboeta
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Caboeta's hand-carved wood sculpture “Men” (originally entitled "Homens") is a great example of a
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Head
By Aberaldo Santos
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The hand-carved wood head is a symbol of a typical Brazilian man by Aberaldo Santos, an artist from
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Head
By Aberaldo Santos
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The hand-carved wood head is a symbol of a typical Brazilian man by Aberaldo Santos, an artist from
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Wax and Wood Sculpture Bugre
By Conceição dos Bugres
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Conceição dos Bugres is a deceased Brazilian artist who lived in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Other
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Labigó
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
This is a hand-carved and hand-painted wooden sculpture, representing a reptile found in Brazil
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Little Clown
By Márcio Lira
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Originally entitled “Palhacinho”, the light hand-carved wood sculpture by Márcio Lira becomes from
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Little Clown
By Márcio Lira
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Originally entitled “Palhacinho”, the light hand-carved wood sculpture by Márcio Lira becomes from
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture House Moving
By José Abias da Silva
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
: Piece from the Brazilian artist José Abias da Silva, who becomes from Igarassu, Pernambuco. The
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Brazilian Wax and Wood Sculpture Little Bugre
By Conceição dos Bugres
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Conceição dos Bugres is a deceased Brazilian artist who lived in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Arrocha Boy
By Cícero Rodrigues
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Petrolina, Pernambuco (Brazil). The hand-carved wooden sculpture represents a young boy, full of energy
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Brazilian Wax and Wood Sculpture Bugres Collection
By Mariano Neto
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Brazilian artist who lived in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, and has had expositions both nationally and
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Mother with Son
By Cícero Rodrigues
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
artist Cícero Rodrigues, from Petrolina, Pernambuco. Through the wood-carving, the artist manages to
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Instrument Viola de Cocho Alligator
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The “Viola de Cocho” is a Brazilian traditional musical instrument, very common in the states of
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Horse
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
wood, other than just carving the horse out.
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2010s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Today We Have a Show
By Cícero Rodrigues
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
In this unique piece, the Brazilian artist Cícero Rodrigues represents the arrival of the itinerant
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Dogs
By Marcos Costa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The Brazilian artist Marcos Costa represents the backwoods in a new way, through it's animals. In
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2010s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Heart
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Originally entitled “Coração”, this is an unique piece by the Brazilian artist Nilo, from Juazeiro
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2010s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Heads Totem
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Brazilian artist from Juazeiro, Pernambuco. It’s a contemporary representation of men. The artist unites the
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2010s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Monumental Brazilian Wood Sculpture Carving of a Tropical Fish
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Monumental Brazilian wood sculpture carving of a tropical fish. Exquisite large scale Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Brazilian Sideboard w/Guilloche Style Carvings & Fluted Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Brazilian carved and painted wood buffet cabinet. This nicely-sized console cabinet from Brazil
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20th Century Brazilian Buffets
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Wood
Large Carved Wood Fish Sculpture Midcentury, Brazil
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large carved wood fish sculpture midcentury, Brazil.
Exquisite large scale Brazilian wood carving
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20th Century Brazilian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Balangandas
Located in Washington, DC
Silver plated balanganda ornaments from Brazil. Two are made in Brazilian wood. Some are highly
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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brazilian Hand-carved Ironwood Sculpture of a Toucan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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This is an authentic art piece crafted of Brazilian ironwood.
Though this wood is very difficult to
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Geraldo Brazilian Noble Wood Carving Representing Pig, circa 1960
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Geraldo Brazilian noble wood carving representing pig.
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Primitive Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Wooden Ballerina by Cícero Rodrigues
By Cícero Rodrigues
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
. His ballerinas represents the female body, the constant movement of life and through his wood-carving
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Brazilian Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Brazilian wood carving for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and rosewood, every Brazilian wood carving was constructed with great care. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage Brazilian wood carving now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Brazilian wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Brazilian wood carving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Baroque and folk art styles are sought with frequency. José Zanine Caldas, Dansk Designs and Jens Harald Quistgaard each produced at least one beautiful Brazilian wood carving that is worth considering.
How Much is a Brazilian Wood Carving?
A Brazilian wood carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,550, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $31,402.
Questions About Brazilian 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.