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18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood and Iron Stirrups
Located in Stamford, CT
are carved from a solid block of wood. Decorated with wonderful carvings of horse heads and grape
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Antique 1790s Chilean Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
H 19.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.5 in
Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Santos with Glass Eyes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century hand-carved Santos with inset glass eyes and original gesso paint surface. On custom museum display stand. Base measures 6" x 6".
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Antique Late 19th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Sculptures a...
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Spanish Colonial, Painted Wooden Crucifix of Christ on a Stylized Tree
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This carved wooden crucifix of Christ on a stylized tree form, is Guatemalan or Mexican, likely created in the late 1800s by a naive artist of the period, 19th century. It has been p...
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Antique Late 19th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Sculptures a...
Materials
Wood
Guatemalan Carved Wood Altar Figure of Angel (Gabriel), 18th century
Located in Austin, TX
Symbolism and craftsmanship aside, this Guatemalan Carved Wood Altar Figure of the Angel Gabriel
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Antique 18th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century wood Santos of a boy/child with glass eyes and articulated arms.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This charming piece has been in my collection for over 40 years. The articulated arms and glass eyes contribute to its charm and personality. I have always felt it signified a sense ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Wood, Paint
H 11 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Antique Burmese Buddhist Decorative Backboard Mandorla Panel
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Buddhist Decorative Backboard Mandorla Panel. A style of surround for a seated Buddha image reminiscent of a Burmese transom in shape. The peaked triangular panel in...
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Vintage 1920s Burmese British Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early American Painted Trencher
Located in Branford, CT
Trencher in original deep red paint. New England, circa 1820
H 5-3/4" L 14" W 22-1/4".
Condition: Old repaired crack visible in images.
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Sculptures and Car...
Materials
Wood
Pair of Anime Sola or Lonely Souls Carved and Polychromed Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of "Anime Sola" or "Lonely Souls" carved and painted figures of a man and women engulfed in the flames of Purgatory, both have glass eyes, Spain, 18th century
NOTE: paint chip...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves, Late 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Wood
H 11 in W 7 in D 2 in
18th Century Colonial Wooden Chest with Relief Carvings and Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century colonial wooden trunk with hand carved ornamental, flower and bust reliefs on top and
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Antique Mid-18th Century South American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
H 12.6 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Ancient Zoomorphic Carving Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautifully carved temple fragments, were converted into table lamps in the style of Billy Haines.
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Late 20th Century Asian British Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
19th Century Colonial Indian Wood Head
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
18th-19th century antique colonial Indian (from India) wood head sculpture.
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Antique 1810s Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Burmese Mandalay Carved Wood Standing Buddha Figure
Located in New York, NY
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha on a square base, the left hand is in
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Colonial Art Deco Style Copperware Panel with Rich Patina, 2 African Women, 1984
By Tshiasuma
Located in L'Etang, FR
Beautiful copper panel.
Handwork of a African Artist, the patina is wonderful.
Signed and dated: "Tshiasuma 84".
Dimensions: 51 cm x 39 cm x 2 cm.
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Vintage 1980s African Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 15.36 in W 20.08 in D 0.79 in
Spanish Colonial Wooden Santos Panel of San Lorenzo
Located in Milford, NH
A fine wooden polychrome Spanish Colonial wooden Santos panel of San Lorenzo and the grill that he
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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Spanish Colonial Style Articulated Large Virgin Mary Santos Sculpture
Located in Centennial, CO
This absolutely stunning vintage Spanish Colonial style articulated santos sculpture (bulto) stands
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Late 20th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 46.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexico Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful rare large hand carved and painted Spanish Colonial Mexican santo altar figure, Saint
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Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Spanish Colonial School Saint Paul carving wood sculpture
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Sculpture carving of Saint Paul, Guatemalan Colonial School 17th century – 8th
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Antique Early 1700s Guatemalan Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Spanish Colonial Console w/Drawers, Adorn in Primitive-Style Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Colonial carved wood credenza with drawers and primitive-style carvings, from the early
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Early 20th Century Spanish Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.25 in W 57.5 in D 15.25 in
Latin American Religious Santos Carving, Mexican, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish Colonial carving of three saint figures, having remnants of original old paint, Mexico
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
Antique religious Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted archangel santo altar figure. circa 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...
Materials
Wood, Paint
Spanish Colonial Carving of the Christ Child, 'El Nino'
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Spanish Colonial carving of the Christ child, "El Nino" with much of it's original
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Antique 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Wooden Spanish Colonial Bastidor, Cage Doll
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage handcrafted Santo Mannequin.
Wooden turquoise dress.
Three angels on bottom base.
Wooden platform.
Mid-19th century bastidor (cage) santo with inset glass eyes, artic...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Colonial Bulto Figure of St. Anthony Holding Baby Jesus
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mexican Colonial figure of St. Anthony holding the Christ Child is made of carved wood with a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 14 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
Fine Pair of Early Spanish Colonial Carved Paint and Parcel Gilt Angels
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The early 19th century angels standing 13 inches tall with individualized facial expressions resting on square wooden bases with hands folded in prayer wearing beautifully carved robes.
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Antique Early 19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...
Materials
Wood
1940s Wood Himachal Pot
Located in Roma, IT
1940s Wood Himachal Pot
This seemingly simple wooden vase is a design object of infinite beauty
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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Three 20th Century, Wooden Ivory Coast Colonial Male Figures
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three ivory coast colonial, hand carved and painted, wooden figures of young fellows. They are
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Spanish Colonial Mexico Carved Painted Archangel Santo Religious Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large vintage Spanish Colonial style Mexican religious folk art carved wood santo figure - bulto
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
19th Century carved wood Christo figure.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a Spanish Colonial era religious carving of the Christ. It would have been found in a
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Vintage Spanish Wood and Ceramic Figurative Monk Art Panel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage wood and ceramic art panel in the style of a classical religious art carving
Category
Vintage 1910s Spanish Colonial Revival Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Asian Hand-Carved Wood Five Panels Double-Sided Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian hand-carved heavy wood five panels double-sided screen, room divider.
Heavily carved with
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Early 20th Century Thai Colonial Revival Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 70.5 in W 97.5 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Santos or Saint Ex-Voto Carved Polychrome Wood Arm & Hand Offering
Located in St. Louis, MO
Possibly 19th Century hand-carved wood arm & hand with Polychrome, Ex-Voto offering. Handpainted
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 2 in W 7.38 in D 1.75 in
19th Century Polychrome Nino Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved and sculptured polychrome nino. Glass eyes. Has a metal crown that sits on his head but is not the original. We believe that he held a staff in one hand and a glob...
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Portable Shrine of Santiago Matamoros, St. James
By Laguna Santero
Located in Van Nuys, CA
painted wood box (portable shrine) with charming, pink paper flowers and Primitive, floral painted doors
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
String, Wood, Paint, Paper, Paste
Spanish Colonial Era Architectural Wood Carving of a Rooster Head
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Spanish Colonial era architectural wood carving of a rooster head by an indigenous artisan
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish Colonial religious wood carving Christ crucified with two thieves, well carved in relief.
Category
Antique 19th Century Religious Items
Materials
Wood
H 11 in W 7 in D 2 in
Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish Colonial religious wood carving Christ crucified with two thieves, well carved in relief
Category
Antique 19th Century Religious Items
Materials
Wood
H 11 in W 7 in D 2 in
Colonial Era Ethiopian Stool with Decorative African Carving
Located in New York, NY
A great Ethiopian stool with unusual motifs carved on the legs. The patina is rich and the carving
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools
Materials
Wood
American Carving of a Winged Bird and a Serpent
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely carved in distressed old white paint. Possibly from a mirror.
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Carved Spanish Colonial Panel with Sacred Heart
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hand carved panel. Was probably a door to a cabinet.
21.25" H x 17.5" W x 4.25" D
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary with Serpent
Located in Tucson, AZ
Large hand-carved wood sculpture of the Virgin Mary with serpent.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
"Colonial" Policeman Carving
Located in Summerland, CA
A good colonial figurine of a proud cop, complete with watch and boots, painted with housepaint
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Vintage 1970s Senegalese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Colonial Carving
Located in Pasadena, CA
At least early 19th century carving with tasteful remnant of original color. Glass eyes, flowing
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Statues
Materials
Wood
Antique Spanish Painted Wood Sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi Spain
Located in Houston, TX
An antique Spanish carved and painted wooden sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi from Spain, circa 1890. The wonderful naive quality of the artist's hand is evident in this devotional...
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Antique 1890s South American Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Complete chess board in Black and White Wood Inclusive Hand-Carved Storage Box
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
African origin (oeganda tanzania) chessboard in black and white ebony
Complete with hand-carved African figures and animals
with the original hand-carved storage box
1960-1970
32 plu...
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Vintage 1970s Tanzanian British Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
H 3.94 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Guatamalan San Miguel Santo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Large scale 19th century Guatamalan Santo de San Miguel. Wood carved and painted with painted tin
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Antique Late 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Car...
Materials
Paint, Wood
Sacred Heart of Jesus and Virgin of Guadalupe Hand-Carved Statue
Located in Tucson, AZ
Virgin of Guadalupe. Removable carved pieces of wood surround the statue.
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Early 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hand-Carved Santo
Located in Tucson, AZ
Hand-carved religious Santo on removable black base.
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Spanish Gilt Mirror with Open Carvings and Original Glass
Located in Houston, TX
carvings. The decoration at the top features scroll work and both a deeper, bronze-gold finish and a
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
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Colonial Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of colonial wood carvings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paint and gesso, all colonial wood carvings available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of colonial wood carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Colonial wood carvings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art style is often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made colonial wood carvings over the years, but those made by Asian Style and José Rafael Aragón are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Colonial Wood Carvings?
Prices for colonial wood carvings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, colonial wood carvings begin at $325 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,617.
Questions About Colonial Wood Carvings
- 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.