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MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980
Located in Chatham, ON
base - finished with a semi-gloss varnish - signed and dated - possibly from the east coast of Canada
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

An early 20th century Canadian folk art maple wood carved Inuit figure group
Located in Central England, GB
Canadian yellow maple wood, a heavy, dense timber. It depicts two young indigenous people from the Arctic
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Maple

A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
to the famous Canadian military aircraft ‘The Avro Arrow’. The scene is described by the artists
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint

"Wallace" Skating at the Park, Fine Craft Painted Rabbit, Canada, Circa 1997
Located in Chatham, ON
"Wallace" Skating at the Park - Fine craft raw wood sculpture with a painted finish highlighted
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood, Paint

Pair of 1938 Andre Bourgault Miniatur Carved Wood Statues Couple Rocking Chairs
By Andre Bourgault
Located in GB
Century. Andre Bourgault worked in his youth as a sailor, lumberjack and woodworker. He began carving in
Category

Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Eric Tardif 'Bird' Walnut Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Eric Tardif (Canadian, b. 1965) bent walnut wood sculpture of an abstracted crane bird with brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folk Art Timber Rabbit Poly Chromed Carved Wood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Folk Art timber rabbit, circa 1940s, Canadian. Long ears with folded arms with a Picasso style head
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Signed Wood Jungle Wildlife Animal Scene Totem Sculpture Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
. A unique and one-of-a-kind work. Would be a great addition to any wood carving or TOTEM collection
Category

1990s North American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Signed Quebec Folk Art Carved Burlwood Wall Sculpture of a Bearded Man
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This folk art wall sculpture is signed by Noel Guay a Quebec wood carver of Canada and dates to
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Quebec Folk Art Carved & Polychrome Pahined Robed Clergyman & Child
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand-carved wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Quebic Canada
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Proust armchair hand-painted in 2006 original by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, IT
al Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in Canada; negli Stati Uniti sono state acquistate dai collezionisti
Category

Early 2000s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20"x16.5" Wood Wall Art, the Canadian Rockies from the Skodi Line by Pompous Fox
Located in Barrie, ON
The Canadian Rockies Wall art is part of our Skodi Line which takes natural beauty from our earth
Category

2010s Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ash, Walnut

54"x43.5" Wood Wall Art, the Canadian Rockies from the Skodi Line by Pompous Fox
Located in Barrie, ON
The Canadian Rockies Wall art is part of our Skodi Line which takes natural beauty from our earth
Category

2010s Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ash, Walnut

37" x 30" Wood Wall Art, The Canadian Rockies from the Skodi Line by Pompous Fox
Located in Barrie, ON
The Canadian Rockies Wall art is part of our Skodi Line which takes natural beauty from our earth
Category

2010s Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ash, Walnut

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

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

Pompadour by Birks Canada Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 100 pcs Dinner
By Henry Birks
Located in Big Bend, WI
Pickle Fork, 2-tine, 5 7/8" 1 Salad Set w/wood, 9 3/4" 1 Roast Carving Set, 3-pc, 14 1/2", 11", & 13 1/2
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgia Solid Wood Conference Table by Autonomous Furniture
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
artwork and torched CNC carving, symbolizing the life cycle in the forest. Engraved strips of recycled
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

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

Pacific Northwest Native Raven Sculpture by Emile Thibert
Located in Atlanta, GA
who resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He learned the Kwakiutl carving tradition from Carl Simeon of
Category

1990s Canadian Native American Masks

Materials

Wood

ORIGINS - Influence Series 2.1 - 30"
By Origin
Located in Vancouver, CA
carving, wall mounted. Designed and made in Vancouver, BC Various options are shown in the photographs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

ORIGINS - Influence Series 2.1 - 30"
ORIGINS - Influence Series 2.1 - 30"
H 30 in W 30 in D 2.5 in
ORIGINS - Influence Series 2.1 - 36"
By Origin
Located in Vancouver, CA
carving, wall mounted. Designed and made in Vancouver, BC Various options are shown in the photographs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash

ORIGINS - Influence Series 2.1 - 36"
ORIGINS - Influence Series 2.1 - 36"
H 36 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
ORIGINS - Influence Series 2.1 - 42"
By Origin
Located in Vancouver, CA
carving, wall mounted. Designed and made in Vancouver, BC Various options are shown in the photographs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash

ORIGINS - Influence Series 2.1 - 42"
ORIGINS - Influence Series 2.1 - 42"
H 42 in W 42 in D 2.5 in
ORIGINS - Influence Series 2.1 - 48"
By Origin
Located in Vancouver, CA
carving, wall mounted. Designed and made in Vancouver, BC Various options are shown in the photographs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash

ORIGINS - Influence Series 2.1 - 48"
ORIGINS - Influence Series 2.1 - 48"
H 48 in W 48 in D 2.5 in
ORIGINS - Swell Series 1.1 - 48"
By Origin
Located in Vancouver, CA
falls tirelessly upon the shorelines embrace. Suspended animation. - Solid hardwood carving, wall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash

ORIGINS - Swell Series 1.1 - 48"
ORIGINS - Swell Series 1.1 - 48"
H 48 in W 48 in D 2.5 in
ORIGINS - Swell Series 1.1 - 30"
By Origin
Located in Vancouver, CA
falls tirelessly upon the shorelines embrace. Suspended animation. - Solid hardwood carving, wall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash

ORIGINS - Swell Series 1.1 - 30"
ORIGINS - Swell Series 1.1 - 30"
H 30 in W 30 in D 2.5 in
ORIGINS - Swell Series 1.1 - 42"
By Origin
Located in Vancouver, CA
falls tirelessly upon the shorelines embrace. Suspended animation. - Solid hardwood carving, wall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash

ORIGINS - Swell Series 1.1 - 42"
ORIGINS - Swell Series 1.1 - 42"
H 42 in W 42 in D 2.5 in
ORIGINS - Veil Series 1.1 - 42"
By Origin
Located in Vancouver, CA
carving, wall mounted. Designed and made in Vancouver, BC Various options are shown in the photographs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

ORIGINS - Veil Series 1.1 - 42"
ORIGINS - Veil Series 1.1 - 42"
H 42 in W 42 in D 2.5 in
ORIGINS - Veil Series 1.1 - 30"
By Origin
Located in Vancouver, CA
carving, wall mounted. Designed and made in Vancouver, BC Various options are shown in the photographs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

ORIGINS - Veil Series 1.1 - 30"
ORIGINS - Veil Series 1.1 - 30"
H 30 in W 30 in D 2.5 in
ORIGINS - Veil Series 1.1 - 36"
By Origin
Located in Vancouver, CA
carving, wall mounted. Designed and made in Vancouver, BC Various options are shown in the photographs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

ORIGINS - Veil Series 1.1 - 36"
ORIGINS - Veil Series 1.1 - 36"
H 36 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
ORIGINS - Veil Series 1.1 - 48"
By Origin
Located in Vancouver, CA
carving, wall mounted. Designed and made in Vancouver, BC Various options are shown in the photographs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash

ORIGINS - Veil Series 1.1 - 48"
ORIGINS - Veil Series 1.1 - 48"
H 48 in W 48 in D 2.5 in
ORIGINS - Swell Series 1.1 - 36"
By Origin
Located in Vancouver, CA
falls tirelessly upon the shorelines embrace. Suspended animation. - Solid hardwood carving, wall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ash, Walnut, Oak, Maple

ORIGINS - Swell Series 1.1 - 36"
ORIGINS - Swell Series 1.1 - 36"
H 36 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
Solid Brass Long Line Tuna Reel
Located in Norwell, MA
lacquered. Belongs in a fishing industry museum. Mounted to a thick wood base with rope carving. Weight
Category

Vintage 1930s Canadian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Long Line Tuna Reel
Solid Brass Long Line Tuna Reel
H 15 in W 29 in D 12 in
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

9' Shale Credenza Low in Bone White by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
within the carving and the wood’s grain create optical illusions depending on the light’s orientation
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Shale 108" Low Credenza by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
the carving and the wood’s grain create optical illusions depending on the light’s orientation making
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ash

Shale Low Credenza (72") by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
the carving and the wood’s grain create optical illusions depending on the light’s orientation making
Category

2010s Canadian Credenzas

Materials

Mirror, Ash

Shale High Credenza (84") by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
the carving and the wood’s grain create optical illusions depending on the light’s orientation making
Category

2010s Canadian Credenzas

Materials

Mirror, Ash

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

Shale Low Credenza in Grey by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
within the carving and the wood’s grain create optical illusions depending on the light’s orientation
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Shale Low Credenza (96") by Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
the carving and the wood’s grain create optical illusions depending on the light’s orientation making
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Shale Low Credenza (84") by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
the carving and the wood’s grain create optical illusions depending on the light’s orientation making
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Shale High Credenza (108") by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
the carving and the wood’s grain create optical illusions depending on the light’s orientation making
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mirror, Ash

Shale High Credenza (72") by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
the carving and the wood’s grain create optical illusions depending on the light’s orientation making
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mirror, Ash

Gather Table
By Dylan Moore Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
: cedar bark weaving, bent laminated Ash, and hand-sculpted wood elements. The table's legs are made of a
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Cedar

Gather Table
Gather Table
H 18 in W 60 in D 30 in
Shale Mirror in Grey by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
delicately carved into it. Patterns within the carving and the wood's grain create optical illusions
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Ash

Shale Mirror in Grey by Simon Johns
Shale Mirror in Grey by Simon Johns
H 44 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
Shale Mirror in Black by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
delicately carved into it. Patterns within the carving and the wood's grain create optical illusions
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Ash

Shale Mirror in Black by Simon Johns
Shale Mirror in Black by Simon Johns
H 44 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
21st Century Virtuoso Console Translucent Lacquer Wooden Carved Tiles
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
was born. Portuguese decorative art is rich in examples from carving to azulejo to painting. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Frank Dobson Modern Drawing Female Nude
By Frank Dobson
Located in Roma, IT
frame in gilded wood, in almost perfect condition. The painting is also protected by glass Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1930s British Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Frank Dobson Modern Drawing Female Nude
Frank Dobson Modern Drawing Female Nude
H 18.31 in W 13.78 in D 1.19 in
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique
Category

Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
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

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
wife set sail from Cardiff for America. While in America he saw a German carving machine which produced
Category

Antique 1860s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Giltwood Rococo Mirrors
Located in Montreal, QC
available. The carving is crisp, the gilding is well applied. When first acquired we had our gilder touch up
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Canada and Mexico. “Each year, they’d put out what they called a ‘Roman’ chair with arms, always very
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Stomps Burkhardt Quartersawn Oak Caned Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
New York, and later on to Canada and Mexico. “Each year, they’d put out what they called a ‘Roman
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
17th century English craftsmanship. The carvings to the front of the chest are simply stunning. Most
Category

Antique Early 17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
H 32.25 in W 57.25 in D 23.5 in
Northwest Coast Mask of Tsonokwa by Andrew Coon, Kwagu'l Tribe, BC
By Andrew Coon
Located in Quechee, VT
This ceremonial dance mask depicts Tsonokwa, the Wild Woman of the Woods. It is carved red cedar
Category

20th Century Canadian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wire

Midcentury Canadian Wood Carving in the Style of Paul-Emile Caron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Known for its Folk Art wood carvings, the Quebecois village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli pioneered a
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Canadian Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Canadian wood carvings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Canadian wood carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and paint. We have 70 antique and vintage Canadian wood carvings in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Canadian wood carvings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Canadian wood carvings made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Canadian wood carvings over the years, but those made by Simon Johns, Native American Art and Carrocel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Canadian Wood Carvings?

Prices for Canadian wood carvings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Canadian wood carvings begin at $80 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,548.
Questions About Canadian Wood Carvings
  • 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 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.
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    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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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.