What does carved in high relief mean?

Carved in high relief means that a sculpture has a certain type of carving. Specifically, high relief describes the type where more than half of the figures represented in a work extend outwards from a flat surface. Famous examples include the heads on Mount Rushmore and the Ghiberti Doors on the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of high-relief sculptures.

What are the types of wood carving?

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.

What is Chinese wood carving?

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.

What is Jepara wood carving?

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.

What is a Paete wood carving?

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.

What is Japanese wood carving?

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.

How do you identify wood carvings?

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.

What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?

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.

What wood is used for carving in Bali?

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.

How can I tell if carved wood is antique?

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.

How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?

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.

What is carved wood art called?

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.

What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?

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.

What wood is used for African carvings?

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.

What are carved wood figures in African art?

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.

Carved Wood Relief

Relief Wall Art Mid Century

Bas Relief Wall Sculpture

20th C. Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Supper, Rare

$14,800

20th C. Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Supper, Rare

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Super. Continental tropical baroque heavy solid wood frame, carved by a master carver.

Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Mark Lindquist Mid-Century Carved Wood Relief Sculpture

$1,800

Mark Lindquist Mid-Century Carved Wood Relief Sculpture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An amorphous and sensual early piece by Pioneer Wood Artist Mark Lindquist. Signed and dated '74 along one edge. A carved amorphous natural wood form with linear divisions and flat b...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved Equestrian Silvered Hand Carved Wood Relief Wall Sculpture

$520

Italian Carved Equestrian Silvered Hand Carved Wood Relief Wall Sculpture

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

5220 Italian hand carved wood equestrian wall sculpture

Category

Vintage 1960s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Antique Alpine Shepherd, Sheep & Dog Hand-Carved Wood Relief Panel

$869

Antique Alpine Shepherd, Sheep & Dog Hand-Carved Wood Relief Panel

Located in Nottingham, GB

A wonderfully characterful antique hand-carved wooden relief panel depicting a shepherd and his faithful dog tending a flock of sheep within a dramatic Alpine mountain landscape.

Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Heavily Carved Wood Relief Plaque Wall Mounted Sculpture

$3,975

Large Chinese Heavily Carved Wood Relief Plaque Wall Mounted Sculpture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning vintage heavily carved relief, ready to hang. Now, more than ever, home is where the heart is.

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Relief Portrait with Leather Backdrop and Oak Frame

$495

Hand-Carved Wood Relief Portrait with Leather Backdrop and Oak Frame

Located in Chattanooga, TN

The layered arrangement invites reflection, resonating with depth and humanity. Expertly carved from warm-toned hardwood, the relief is mounted on a rich leather backdrop that adds ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Carved Wood Relief Mask Wall Sculpture Panel, a pair, circa 1960

$2,900

Mid-Century Carved Wood Relief Mask Wall Sculpture Panel, a pair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Superbly handcrafted pair of Mid-Century-Modern wooden wall art sculpture panels. The artworks feature dimensional female and male faces or mask wood relief with stylized shapes and ...

Category

1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th Century Carved Relief Panels

$3,800 / set

Pair 19th Century Carved Relief Panels

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A pair of carved wood relief panels depicting winged cherubic figures in high relief with classical motifs including urns, torches, garlands, and hanging censers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Buddha Wall Panel, Hand-Carved, Japan, 1940s

$12,000

Large Carved Wood Buddha Wall Panel, Hand-Carved, Japan, 1940s

Located in Sheffield, MA

A very large and most impressive carved wood relief of a head of a Buddha. The stunning sculpture has interesting details.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Floral Relief Cabinet

$5,000

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Floral Relief Cabinet

By Phyllis Morris

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This vintage, hand carved wood relief cabinet is INCREDIBLE. So unique I have been unable to find another example of any kind.

Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Claude de Muzac Sculptural Table Lamp with Antique Carved Relief, France, 1970s

$3,191

Claude de Muzac Sculptural Table Lamp with Antique Carved Relief, France, 1970s

Located in PARIS, FR

At the center of the design is a beautifully detailed, dark carved wood relief panel depicting a traditional multi-armed Hindu deity.

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

"Lonely Wanderers Gather Silently", Symbolist-Art Deco Sculptural Relief

$13,500

"Lonely Wanderers Gather Silently", Symbolist-Art Deco Sculptural Relief

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Quite extraordinary in concept and execution, this carved wood relief panel by one of Argentina's leading sculptors in the early 20th century depicts four nude male figures consoling...

Category

Vintage 1910s Argentine Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Carved Blossoms and Birds Chinese Hardwood Veneer Panels

$1,479 / set

Set of Four Carved Blossoms and Birds Chinese Hardwood Veneer Panels

Located in Lomita, CA

Likely produced in Taiwan during the 1970s, these decorative works reflect the enduring influence of Chinese bird-and-flower painting translated into richly dimensional carved wood r...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Massive 5ft Antique Carved Teak Wheeled Dowry Chest

$5,200

Massive 5ft Antique Carved Teak Wheeled Dowry Chest

Located in Las Vegas, NV

The 4 large scale wheels, hand carved wood relief on the apron, dovetail joints and rustic metal hardware give it lots of visual interest.

Category

Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

French Regency Style Relief Carved Wood Panel

$1,695

French Regency Style Relief Carved Wood Panel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

French Regency Style Relief Carved Wood Panel This wood panel measures: 39.25 wide x 2.5 deep x 31.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much ...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese export tea chest

$1,870

Antique Chinese export tea chest

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

An antique Chinese export tea chest with intricate hand-carved wood relief scenes depicting figures, landscapes and architectural details framed by geometric borders and floral patte...

Category

20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Oringinal Wood Carved Relief of a Man Fishing

$750

Oringinal Wood Carved Relief of a Man Fishing

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Wonderful vintage relief image of man fishing while sleeping against a tree. Hand carved early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Yurii Andreichyn"Circle 48", 2025

$700

"Circle 48"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Circle 48 is a hand-carved wood relief that brings the energy of the city indoors.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Pair of Framed Neo-Classical Carved Wood Bas Relief Plaques

$1,600 / set

Pair of Framed Neo-Classical Carved Wood Bas Relief Plaques

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of decorative bas-relief wall plaques in carved wood suggestive of bronze and featuring figures reminiscent of Greco-Roman art, set within a silver leafed wood frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Grand Tour Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Abstract Wood Relief from Belgium, 1980's

$2,225

Hand-Carved Abstract Wood Relief from Belgium, 1980's

Located in London, GB

Abstract curvaceous relief has an organic flow. It is hand carved in pitch pine is named 'Rest Before the Climb' by M.Delaere, Belgium, 1980's.

Category

20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wool

Medieval Style Bas Relief in Polychrome Carved Wood, Spain, 1950s

$1,709

Medieval Style Bas Relief in Polychrome Carved Wood, Spain, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern Medieval Inspired Bas Relief Wall Decoration in Polychromed Carved Wood.

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel Religious Figures, 18th-19th Century

$689

Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel Religious Figures, 18th-19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, well-carved, heavy work depicting religious figures. Perhaps featured in a church or temple at one time. We are listing it as 18th-19th century but could be older. ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Wood Architectural Acanthus Relief Panel

$950

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Wood Architectural Acanthus Relief Panel

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional early 19th-century Italian carved wood architectural panel, featuring an intricately detailed acanthus leaf relief motif.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Hardwood

Leo E. OsborneSaguaro Cavern Wall Relief, Unique Carved Wood, Contemporary, 1980s, 1983

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

Saguaro Cavern Wall Relief, Unique Carved Wood, Contemporary, 1980s

Located in Loveland, CO

Osborne Abstract Nature Wall Relief, Unique Carved Wood 25x17" (mixed media carved and painted to appear like the cactus) A little desert owl peeks out of its cactus nest.

Category

1980s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic

American Mid Century Peacock Wood Carved Framed Wall Relief Sculpture

$560

American Mid Century Peacock Wood Carved Framed Wall Relief Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful wood carved peacock wall sculpture relief circa 1970's well done and nicely framed .

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel of Catholic Saint, 18th-19th Century

$895

Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel of Catholic Saint, 18th-19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, intricately carved, heavy solid work depicting a religious figure, likely a catholic saint offering his blessing (We have been told that this may be the Holy Infant of P...

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Carved Wood Storage Chest with Figural Relief Decoration

$600

Vintage Asian Carved Wood Storage Chest with Figural Relief Decoration

Located in Trenton, NJ

Vintage carved wood storage chest distinguished by extensive figural and decorative relief carving across the exterior.

Category

20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Pair of High Relief Carved Wood Plaques, Chicken and Cock Fighting Scenes signed

$17,500 / set

Pair of High Relief Carved Wood Plaques, Chicken and Cock Fighting Scenes signed

Located in New York, NY

Pair of High Relief Carved Wood Plaques, Chicken and Cock Fighting Scenes.

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Shadow Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Relief/Carved Screen in Solid Wood & Jade, 135w x 105h

$38,500

Antique Chinese Relief/Carved Screen in Solid Wood & Jade, 135w x 105h

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Chinese screen having 5 heavily carved panels depicting mythical creatures like Dragons. Some of the dragons are made out of carved jade imbedded into the wood creating a be...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Jade

Carved Throne Chairs with Relief Design in Wood, 20th Century

$9,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

Carved Throne Chairs with Relief Design in Wood, 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wood; Carved; Throne Chair; Side Chair; Relief Design; 20th Century; Europe; Woodworking; A pair of unusual antique throne chairs made of solid wood with exquisite carvings, datin...

Category

20th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Balinese Hand-Carved Suar Wood Village Relief Panel

$1,200

Mid-20th Century Balinese Hand-Carved Suar Wood Village Relief Panel

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Hand carved from hardwood, likely suar wood (rain tree), a material traditionally favored by Balinese artisans for narrative relief carving, the panel displays expressive detailing a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Philippe CogneePhilippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art, 1986

$9,500

Philippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art

Located in Surfside, FL

Expressionist paintings and carved reliefs at the Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago His first one-man exhibition in the United States, the show featured multidimensional and multi-media ...

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oil

George LilangaTanzanian Spirits on a Painted and Carved Circular Wood Relief, Signed, 1990-1999

$3,850

Tanzanian Spirits on a Painted and Carved Circular Wood Relief, Signed

Located in San Francisco, CA

This carved and painted circular panel is an excellent authentic example of a two-dimensional low-relief wood sculpture by Tanzanian master George Lilanga (1934–2005).

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand-Carved Wooden Relief Last Supper

$3,123

Hand-Carved Wooden Relief Last Supper

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hand-Carved Wooden Relief "Last Supper" (circa 1950) Description: This exquisite hand-carved wooden relief depicts the Last Supper and dates back to the mid-20th century, around 195...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Metal

A Set of Four Tuscan Carved Wood and Parcel Gilt Equestrian Reliefs

$35,000

A Set of Four Tuscan Carved Wood and Parcel Gilt Equestrian Reliefs

Located in London, GB

A Set of Four Tuscan Carved Wood and Parcel Gilt Equestrian Reliefs Walnut, gilt, velvet Italy Circa 1580 SIZE: two reliefs: 25cm high, 48cm wide - 9¾ ins high, 19 ins wide two...

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Hand Carved Jaguar Relief Wooden Jewelry Box

$350

Hand Carved Jaguar Relief Wooden Jewelry Box

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a well relief carved Jewelry box. It was probably made on the west coast of Africa. It looks to depict the heads of 3 Jaguars in relief.

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Relief Carved and Painted Frigate

$8,900

Relief Carved and Painted Frigate

Located in Greenwich, CT

A rare relief carved and painted sailing ship on heavy board depicting a three-masted 26 gun third-class US naval frigate under partially reefed sail nearing a point of land with a l...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Jacob Landau"Boxing", Vintage Carved Woodblock Relief Sculpture, 1960's

$1,500

"Boxing", Vintage Carved Woodblock Relief Sculpture

By Jacob Landau

Located in Surfside, FL

c. 1960's vintage woodblock "Boxing" by Jacob Landau, 1917-2001. Original carved woodblock for woodcut, framed relief sculpture.

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood Panel

15th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Devotional Religious Relief Panel

$10,781

15th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Devotional Religious Relief Panel

Located in Nottingham, GB

A rare Italian Renaissance walnut panel dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, deeply carved in high relief with a striking depiction of the Poor Souls in Purgatory. The c...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Neoclassical David and Saul Bas Relief Carved Wood Wall Panel 24K Gold

$195,000

Art Deco Neoclassical David and Saul Bas Relief Carved Wood Wall Panel 24K Gold

By (After) Michael Verkholantzev, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Art Deco Neoclassical David and Saul Bas Relief Carved Wood Wall Panel 24K Gold is a collectible masterpiece inspired by Antoine Bourdelle and Jean Dupas.

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Tall Floral Relief Carved Venetian Wood Mantle Mirror by LaBarge, Italy

$1,500

Large Tall Floral Relief Carved Venetian Wood Mantle Mirror by LaBarge, Italy

By La Barge

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall carved wood Venetian mirror by LaBarge. This beautiful Italian mirror has been ornately carved from wood with stylized details. The mirror is tall and rectangular with beveled...

Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th C French Rococo Gold Giltwood Relief Carved Wood Acanthus Leaf Wall Mirror

$3,950

19th C French Rococo Gold Giltwood Relief Carved Wood Acanthus Leaf Wall Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th C French Rococo Gold Giltwood Relief Carved Acanthus Leaf Wall Mirror. Item features a hand carved pierced acanthus leaf wood frame, distressed gold gilt finish, very nice antiq...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Carved Wood Sculpture

$3,900

Antique Carved Wood Sculpture

Located in Sheffield, MA

Exotic 19th century carved relief architectural wood element, once part of a building facade has now been mounted on metal stand and made into an exciting and impressive sculpture.

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bas-relief panel “Sortez du cadre !” in weathered wood. Contemporary.

$10,828

Bas-relief panel “Sortez du cadre !” in weathered wood. Contemporary.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bas-relief panel entitled “Sortez du cadre !”, carved from wood and finished in brown patina, presented in a natural blond oak box frame.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.

$2,427Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.

Located in Nantwich, GB

An impressive Imperial Meiji period Japanese throne chair which is finely and lavishly carved with dragons holding the eternal pearl in their mouths. The dragon represents prosperit...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Relief Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, Gilt, 1977

$2,051

Carved Wooden Relief Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, Gilt, 1977

Located in Antwerp, BE

Details Type: Wall-mounted relief sculpture Materials: Carved wood, polychrome, gilt finish Technique: Hand-carved and painted Period: 1970s Date: 1977 (signed in carving) Style: Mid...

Category

20th Century Belgian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

“Ecce Homo” Hand‑Carved Wooden Relief, Belgium ca. 1925

$683

“Ecce Homo” Hand‑Carved Wooden Relief, Belgium ca. 1925

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A deeply expressive hand‑carved wooden relief depicting the head of Christ crowned with thorns, inscribed Ecce Homo (“Behold the Man”) in red Gothic script. Crafted in dark‑stained o...

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

Vintage Large 60" Anglo Indian High Relief Carved Wood Thai Woman Art Plaque

$1,500

Vintage Large 60" Anglo Indian High Relief Carved Wood Thai Woman Art Plaque

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Large 60" Anglo Indian High Relief Hand Carved Wood Thai Woman Scene Wall Art Plaque.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

A carved fir wood bas-relief with the profile of the Virgin Mary - Italy - 1960

$501Sale Price|20% Off

A carved fir wood bas-relief with the profile of the Virgin Mary - Italy - 1960

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A carved fir wood bas-relief depicting the profile of the Virgin Mary.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Pine

19th Century Pair of Carved Relief Limewood Shadow Boxes

$14,159 / set

19th Century Pair of Carved Relief Limewood Shadow Boxes

Located in London, GB

A pair of carved limewood shadow boxes Finely carved in high relief, and depicting two famous scenes of an eagle attacking a man, and a poacher being shot, housed within rectangul...

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Shadow Boxes

Materials

Wood

Zoe Ouvrier "Oumi" hand-carved golden panel sculpture relief

$24,000

Zoe Ouvrier "Oumi" hand-carved golden panel sculpture relief

By Zoé Ouvrier

Located in Paris, FR

"Oumi" artwork is a unique wood sculpture panel, enhanced with acrylic and oil painting. Firstly presented during art fair PAD Paris. Inspired by a mix of nature and fantastic elem...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief

$3,350Sale Price|25% Off

Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief

Located in Nashville, TN

A commode in transitional from rococo to neoclassical style. Most likely custom made to order early to mid 20th century..Presents well and has strong presence. Highly decorative. Hea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Nineteenth Century continental relief and gilt carved mirror.

$3,450

A Nineteenth Century continental relief and gilt carved mirror.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Nineteenth Century continental relief and gilt carved mirror.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab

$5,750Sale Price|50% Off

Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Monumental Japanese bas relief carving on natural wood slab Palatial sized Japanese wood carving from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Walnut wood dais table with carved bas-relief decoration of plant motifs - 17th

$1,595

Walnut wood dais table with carved bas-relief decoration of plant motifs - 17th

Located in Madrid, España

Walnut wood dais table with carved bas-relief decoration of plant motifs - 17th century - Spain Dimensions: 58 x 66 x 42 cm

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Tables

Materials

Walnut

Bas-relief panel “Les Jumeaux” (The Twins) in weathered wood. Contemporary.

$10,828

Bas-relief panel “Les Jumeaux” (The Twins) in weathered wood. Contemporary.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bas-relief panel entitled “Les Jumeaux” (The Twins), carved from wood with an “oxidized iron” patina, presented in a natural oak box frame.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bas-relief panel “Les Jumeaux” (The Twins) in weathered wood. Contemporary

$10,828

Bas-relief panel “Les Jumeaux” (The Twins) in weathered wood. Contemporary

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bas-relief panel entitled “Les Jumeaux” (The Twins), carved from wood with an “oxidized iron” patina, presented in a natural oak box frame.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Relief with Framed Flower and Leaf Decoration

$4,559

Hand-Carved Wooden Relief with Framed Flower and Leaf Decoration

Located in Marbella, ES

Hand-Carved Wooden Relief with Framed Flower and Leaf Decoration.

Category

Late 20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Relief Carved Flower Umbrella Stand by MI Chair

$950

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Relief Carved Flower Umbrella Stand by MI Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Relief Carved Flower Umbrella Stand by MI Chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

19th Carved and Polychrome Wooden Relief with Vegetal Motifs and Border

$1,829

19th Carved and Polychrome Wooden Relief with Vegetal Motifs and Border

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Carved and Polychrome Wooden Relief with Vegetal Motifs and Border

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Panelling

Materials

Wood

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18th Century Italian Religious Carved Wood Relief

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 2 in

18th Century Italian Religious Carved Wood Relief

Located in Southampton, NY

Beautiful hand-carved religious artifact depicting Virgin Mary surrounded by church and state. Base relief form finishing in round frame. Stunning piece.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Hardwood

Early 19th Century French Carved Wood Bas Relief

Unavailable

H 17 in W 65.25 in D 1 in

Early 19th Century French Carved Wood Bas Relief

Located in New Orleans, LA

A carved wood bas relief symbolizing the fall season.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Church Altar Relief in Carved Wood "Mystic Lamb" 1800 - 1820

Unavailable

H 17.13 in W 17.72 in D 1.78 in

Church Altar Relief in Carved Wood "Mystic Lamb" 1800 - 1820

Located in Karlsruhe, DE

Church altar relief in carved wood. Theme: Mystic Lamb. Year: 1800 - 1820.

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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

A 17th Century Carved Relief "Male Profile"

Unavailable

H 14.96 in Dm 14.96 in

A 17th Century Carved Relief "Male Profile"

Located in Formigine Modena, IT

The frame and the relief are carved from the same piece of wood. The frame is decorated with vegetal motives.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life Size Carved Wood Wall Relief of a Horse, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 45.5 in W 24.5 in D 30 in

Life Size Carved Wood Wall Relief of a Horse, circa 1900

Located in Pasadena, CA

A very large American hand-carved oak Horse bust wall sculpture from the late 19th or early 20th century. Well carved with a nice lifelike textured finish and great detail the hair a...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Quality Carved Wood Wall Mirror Frame with decorative textured relief

Unavailable

H 48.03 in W 38.19 in D 0.98 in

Quality Carved Wood Wall Mirror Frame with decorative textured relief

Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg

Unfinished High quality wood carving mirror frame from oak or beech of your choice. >> SKU: RM-019 >> Dimensions (A x B x C x d): - 48,03" x 38,19" x 0,98" x 6,29" (1220mm x 970mm...

Category

2010s Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Oak

Superb Quality Antique Hand Carved High Relief Gilt Wood Photo Frame Circa 19th

Unavailable

H 1 in W 8.3 in D 10.7 in

Superb Quality Antique Hand Carved High Relief Gilt Wood Photo Frame Circa 19th

Located in London, GB

A large superb quality antique hand carved high relief giltwood photo frame Circa 19th Century A solid wood frame (not gesso) with original gold patination.

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Antique 1890s European Baroque Revival Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Superb Quality Pair Antique Hand Carved High Relief Gilt Wood Photo Frames 19th

Unavailable

H 1 in W 8.3 in D 10.7 in

Superb Quality Pair Antique Hand Carved High Relief Gilt Wood Photo Frames 19th

Located in London, GB

A superb quality pair of antique hand carved high relief giltwood photo frames Circa 19th Century Solid wood frames (not gesso) with original gold patination.

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Antique 1890s European Baroque Revival Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Left and Right, Chinese High Relief Carved Giltwood Panels

Unavailable

H 76.25 in W 15.88 in D 1.5 in

Pair of Left and Right, Chinese High Relief Carved Giltwood Panels

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

These well carved Chinese panels have very deep carvings and feature flowers and birds in an uplifting scene. These versatile pieces can be used in many ways as accent to a room.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Los Castillo Mid Century Mexican Bas Relief Wood Carving

Unavailable

H 18 in W 11 in D 1.5 in

Los Castillo Mid Century Mexican Bas Relief Wood Carving

By Arredondo, Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Excellent piece made by deep carving onto a single wood slab. During the first half of the 20th C Mexico had an important eruption of artistic creativity. Throughout this period, ar...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Sculptures

Large Japanese Black Crane and Camellia-Motif Relief Carved Wall Mirror, 1970s

Unavailable

H 53 in W 28.63 in D 0.75 in

Large Japanese Black Crane and Camellia-Motif Relief Carved Wall Mirror, 1970s

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exquisite late 1970s Asian black cerused wood wall mirror with relief carved Japanese crane and camellia flower motif.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Japonisme Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Bas Relief in Walnut Wood Representing Saint James, Venice, circa 1550, Italy

Unavailable

H 60.24 in W 17.92 in D 1.19 in

Bas Relief in Walnut Wood Representing Saint James, Venice, circa 1550, Italy

Located in Paris, FR

Bas Relief in Walnut wood representing Saint James, Venice Circa 1550 Italy 16th Century Sculpted in one panel of wood.

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Carved Relief in Blue and Gilt Rectangular Over Door Panel, 1800s

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 33 in D 2.5 in

Swedish Carved Relief in Blue and Gilt Rectangular Over Door Panel, 1800s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Swedish Gustavian rectangular Relief Carved and Giltwood Panel with a plaster centerpiece of a woman's profile within foliate scrolls and a gilded border. Adopted for hanging.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Plaster, Paint

Pair of Gilt Framed Zinc Relief Panels

Unavailable

H 17 in W 19 in

Pair of Gilt Framed Zinc Relief Panels

Located in Toronto, ON

Pair of patinated zinc relief panels depicting children at play, both framed in matching hand carved gilt frames.

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Relief, circa 1660, Circle Daniel Schenk

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 10.63 in D 0.79 in

Relief, circa 1660, Circle Daniel Schenk

Located in Salzburg, Salzburg

Relief, circa 1660. Circle Daniel Schenk (1633-1691). This assessment comes from Dr. Manfred Leithe, Jasper, former director of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. The inspira...

Category

Antique 17th Century Austrian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Arabesque Trophy Design Wall Relief

Unavailable

H 50 in W 34 in D 1 in

Arabesque Trophy Design Wall Relief

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Carved wood wall relief with gold leaf flame in the center.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fine Marble Relief Portrait of Louis XIV

Unavailable

H 30 in W 24 in D 4 in

Fine Marble Relief Portrait of Louis XIV

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine 17th century marble relief portrait of Louis XIV in formal attire in a 19th century giltwood frame.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Chinese Hong-Mu Hexagonal Facetted Table in Relief, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 13.59 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in

Chinese Hong-Mu Hexagonal Facetted Table in Relief, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A Chinese hong-mu hexagonal facetted table in relief with flowers, foliage and gourds, the six legs joined at the foot with cross stretchers. Measures: 58cm across x 34.5cm high, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Eclectic Center Table with Elephant-Form Legs and High Relief Decorated Top

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 40 in D 40 in

Eclectic Center Table with Elephant-Form Legs and High Relief Decorated Top

Located in Quogue, NY

This marvelously whimsical table is from the estate of an Upper East Side residence in Manhattan that was originally decorated by Karl Springer. It features a lacquered top with a...

Category

Vintage 1970s Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Indonesian Carved Colorful Wood Mythical Animal Figural Box

Unavailable

H 8.5 in W 21 in D 7 in

Large Indonesian Carved Colorful Wood Mythical Animal Figural Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare very decorative Indonesian poly chrome highly carved in relief wood box--the top portion slides open to reveal the hidden compartment.

Category

20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Expressive Relief Fragment of a Mythical Creatures from the Middle Ages

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 2.56 in D 7.09 in

Expressive Relief Fragment of a Mythical Creatures from the Middle Ages

Located in Eltville, DE

Fine carved and painted relief fragment of a mythical creatures from the Middle Ages, German, circa 1500. Mounted on a wooden base. Size with base is 7.9 inch (20 cm) high.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings

Unavailable

H 21 in W 20.5 in D 2.25 in

Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Fine nautical inspired tramp art frame with relief carvings of ships, hearts, birds, lighthouse, stars and life preservers. Illustrated in 'A Legacy in Tramp Art' on page 143.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Picture Frames

Materials

Paint, Wood

20th Century Religious Relief Plaque Depicting Angels, Grapes and Wheat

Unavailable

H 28 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

20th Century Religious Relief Plaque Depicting Angels, Grapes and Wheat

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A large religious carved wood and gesso relief plaque depicting two angels holding a banner with roman numerals, amongst a scene of grapes, wheat and a Roman Catholic or Anglican mon...

Category

20th Century Unknown Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Early 20th Century Chinese Deep Relief Walnut Cabinet

Unavailable

H 42.52 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Deep Relief Walnut Cabinet

Located in Firenze, IT

An exquisite antique 20th century carved Chinese Walnut cabinet with double-doors carved set with gilt and deep relief carved wood panels depicting scenes, black steel details.

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Continental Wooden Angelic Figures w/ Architectural Accents, circa 1800

Unavailable

H 2 in W 23 in D 39 in

Pair of Continental Wooden Angelic Figures w/ Architectural Accents, circa 1800

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Pair of Continental Wooden Angelic Figures w/ Architectural Accents, circa 1800. Large Continental carved wood Architectural Reliefs of Winged Partially Nude Figures with Hoofed f...

Category

Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Ron AgamGeometric line Square Grey

Unavailable

H 11 in W 11 in D 1 in

Geometric line Square Grey

By Ron Agam

Located in Miami, FL

Acrylic on Wood Carved in relief. Early work.

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

French Green Mirror

Unavailable

H 34.75 in Dm 33 in

French Green Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

All relief is carved wood with leaves, swags, and bows.

Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Glass

Exceptional French Art Deco Mirror

Unavailable

H 67 in W 33 in D 0.75 in

Exceptional French Art Deco Mirror

Located in Long Island City, NY

The black panel with a wood carved silver leaf relief decoration depicts characteristically Art Deco motifs, like flowers and leaves.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

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Carved Wood Relief For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood relief for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every carved wood relief was constructed with great care. Find 108 options for an antique or vintage carved wood relief now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a carved wood relief — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved wood relief is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one carved wood relief that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cupioli made in Italy, Evelyn Ackerman and A. Tamme produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved Wood Relief?

Prices for a carved wood relief can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $54,343, while the average can fetch as much as $2,450.

Questions About Carved Wood Relief

What does carved in high relief mean?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Carved in high relief means that a sculpture has a certain type of carving. Specifically, high relief describes the type where more than half of the figures represented in a work extend outwards from a flat surface. Famous examples include the heads on Mount Rushmore and the Ghiberti Doors on the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of high-relief sculptures.
What are the types of wood carving?
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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.
What is Chinese wood carving?
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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.
What is Jepara wood carving?
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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.
What is a Paete wood carving?
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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.
What is Japanese wood carving?
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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.
How do you identify wood carvings?
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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.
What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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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.
What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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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.
How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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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.
How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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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.
What is carved wood art called?
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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.
What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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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.
What wood is used for African carvings?
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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.
What are carved wood figures in African art?
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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.