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Carved Wood Giraffe

Grand Scale Hand Carved Wood Giraffe Sculpture on Base circa 1970's
Located in St. Louis, MO
Grand scale African folk art hand carved wood giraffe, with charred black stained spots. Appears to
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Vintage 1970s African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Modernist Carved Wood Giraffe Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool pair of modernist giraffe carved wood (walnut?) sculptures, circa 1960s. The sculptures
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Family of Three Hand Made Leather Giraffes
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Family of 3 carved wood giraffes covered with hand painted leather Large 5x15x24" Medium 19" tall
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Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Hardwood

Tall Hand-Carved Wood Standing Giraffe
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful hand-carved wood standing giraffe. Standing over 6 feet tall with exceptional carved
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Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Stylish Mid Century Carved Wood Abstract Giraffe Sculpture! 50s Carved Art Decor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning! Mid Century Modern Abstract Giraffe Sculpture Hand Carved & Polychromed 20" Tall Circa
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Enamel

Vintage Solid Carved Wood 72” Tall African Safari Giraffe Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Solid Carved Wood 72” Tall African Safari Giraffe Statue Sculpture. Item features a heavy
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Late 20th Century Primitive Statues

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Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Giraffe Wooden Sculpture.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage Piece Features Two Carved Giraffes Circling a Tree. Rustic Design. The Spots Appear to
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
H 25.99 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century American Carved Wooden Giraffe Sculpture with Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American carved wooden giraffe sculpture from the mid 20th century, with spotted touches
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Hand Carved and Painted Giraffe Sculpture by Sarreid Ltd
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with a vintage giraffe sculpture. Meticulously crafted, this captivating piece
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Set of Three Modernist Giraffe Wood Sculptures by Del Zotto Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
1980s. The pieces are hand-carved from what I believe to be teak wood and measure: 4.5"W x 1.75"D x
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Giraffe, Hand-carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture by David Max Alvarez
Located in Long Island City, NY
known to be the patriarch of modern New Mexico wood carvers. David Max Alvarez, American Carved Wood
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Haitian Painting of Giraffes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
original carved wood frame.
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

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Acrylic

Haitian Painting of Giraffes
Haitian Painting of Giraffes
H 36.5 in W 30.5 in D 2 in
Haitian Painting of Giraffes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
original carved wood frame.
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Haitian Painting of Giraffes
Haitian Painting of Giraffes
H 36.5 in W 30.5 in D 2 in
Giraffe Carousel Ride, England, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
56 Inch tall Giraffe carousel ride. England, circa 1920. Carved wooden giraffe in original
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20th Century English Carnival Art

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Giraffe Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
shaved reed bundles and having carved wood heads, necks, and legs. Standing Giraffe: H: 60 W: 28 D: 8
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Giraffes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
shaved reed bundles and having carved wood heads, necks, and legs. Standing Giraffe: H: 60, W: 28, D
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20th Century Danish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Reed

Representation of an African Giraffe Embossed Copper and Iroko Frame
Located in Labrit, Landes
African carved giraffe representation Embossed copper and frame in carved iroko Signed Mwamba
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Vintage 1940s African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Copper

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
the Humpty Dumpty Circus collection. Made from carved wood with original hand painted finish and
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

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Leather, Wood, Paint

GIRAFFA Hand Carved Stool in Solid Walnut by Nigel Coates
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The grace and elegance of the giraffe find expression in the form of a meticulously handcrafted
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2010s Italian Stools

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Walnut, Wood

Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. I think this is probably an expression of the Kirin's unique body pattern. The giraffe is also a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

French Folk Art Hand Carved Painted Whimsical Childrens Cat Chair Gerard Rigot
Located in Surfside, FL
Gerard Rigot (France, 1929-) Animeubles, Child's Chair Circa, 1980's Folk art, hand carved chair
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20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Set of Twelve African Safari Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve African Safari napkin rings. Hand carved and stained olive wood figures with integral
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Wood

Set of Four African Safari Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
Set of four African Safari napkin rings. Hand carved and stained olive wood figures with integrated
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20th Century African Tableware

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Exotic Carousel Zebra by Karl Muller
Located in Greenwich, CT
A late 19th century-early 20th century carousel zebra by eminent creater Karl Muller in carved
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Antique 1890s German Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Mexican Abrijes Figurine Set Folk Art Wooden Toy
By Agustin Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
, chicken, and giraffe sing along with a guitar and drink Mexican beer. A childish piece decorated in bright
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art

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Acrylic, Wood

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Antique and Fine Quality Hand-Carved Wooden Picture Frame with Horse Theme
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly elegant and finely carved antique wooden picture frame. This horse theme picture frame will make a great gift for yourself or any other real horse lover that you could think o...
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Hollywood Regency Style Brass Giraffe Floor Statue or Sculpture, circa 1970s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Hollywood Regency style standing brass Giraffe floor statue or sculpture circa 1970s. Original patina, unpolished. In fine condition, no damage noted.
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Monumental Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Bronze Giraffe Animal Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of Sergio Bustamante, large 53 inches tall giraffe. Standing, in brass and bronze hammered handcrafted animal sculpture. This is a beautiful piece of Mid-Century Modern ...
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Decorative Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Tribal Man Dark Wood
Located in Draper, UT
Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Male made of Dark Wood. Hand-carved in Kenya. This carving is gorgeously detailed with a smooth sculpted face, hair tied back and ears ador...
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Vintage Modern Frosted Lucite Kudu Sculpture David Fisher for Austin Sculptures
By David Fisher, Austin Sculptures
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Awesome vintage Modern frosted Lucite kudu sculpture by David Fisher for Austin Sculptures. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs o...
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Pair of Rare Signed Art Deco Lithographs by Boris Lovet-Lorski
By Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Pair of Velvet Toy Bears, Straw Stuffed and Glass Eyes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of antique velvet toy bears. Gold - brown - yellow velvet bears with glass eyes and straw stuffed. With sewn mouth and nose and movable arms and legs. Looks like a couple ( m...
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Pair of Vintage Cast Iron Horse Head Andirons USA 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron horse head andirons. USA, circa 1950. Black finish, brass accent.
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1970's Wood and Brass Sarreid Grasshopper Sculpture
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Hand Carved grasshopper sculpture by Sarreid Ltd of Spain, circa 1970s, Made in Italy. Body of hand carved solid wood with accents in patinated brass
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Tall African Papier-mâché Giraffe with Leather Ears
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall paper mache giraffe in black and brown with leather ears and glass eyes. We see this fun piece in a nursery or in a foyer. Measures: 17.5" Tall 11" Deep 3.5" Wide.
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French Cast Iron Horse Head
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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French Cast Iron Horse Head
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H 22 in W 11 in D 17 in
Tall Hand Made Leather Giraffe
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-659 leather covered wood tall Giraffe.
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Tall Hand Made Leather Giraffe
Tall Hand Made Leather Giraffe
H 23.5 in W 15 in D 5 in
Chinese Silver & Leather Theatre Opera / Wedding Tiered Phoenix Headdress, 1920s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Silver & Leather Theatre Opera / Wedding Tiered Phoenix Headdress, 1920s Silvered Metal & leather and embroidered Mandarin hat This Chinese silver & leather theatre opera/w...
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Carved Wood Carousel Giraffe
Located in Bedford, NY
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Early 20th Century South African Folk Art Games

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Located in Papaikou, HI
, a ram's head a few unidentifiable faces, a giraffe. All mounted on an organic three legged base of a
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Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings

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Tall Hand-Carved Wood Standing Giraffe
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful hand-carved wood standing giraffe. Standing over 5 feet tall with exceptional caved
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Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

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Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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20th Century Kenyan British Colonial Decoys

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Carved Wooden Giraffe Floor Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Carved wooden giraffe floor lamp Measures: 56" height x 19" round 10703-356.
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20th Century Unknown Floor Lamps

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Pair of Namibian Hand-Carved Giraffe Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Giant pair of Namibian hand-carved giraffe sculptures from Africa featuring tall, elegant standing
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Vintage Hand Carved Giraffe Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
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Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Located in Chicago, IL
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By Laura Ballis
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Carved Wood Giraffe For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carved wood giraffe available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every carved wood giraffe was constructed with great care. There are 18 variations of the antique or vintage carved wood giraffe you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a carved wood giraffe — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each carved wood giraffe bearing folk art, mid-century modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one carved wood giraffe that is appealing in its simplicity, but Agustin Cruz Prudencio produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved Wood Giraffe?

A carved wood giraffe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.
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    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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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