$6,000
H 13.78 in W 110.63 in D 2.76 in
Hand-Carved Dragon Dayak Tribe Long House Panel, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This rare hand-carved wooden panel originates from a traditional Dayak long house in Borneo, Indonesia, and dates to around the early 1900s.
Wood
$21,316
H 37.01 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
ANTIQUE DAYAK SHAMAN FERTILITY SCULPTURE STATUE IRON WOOD KALIMANTAN BORNEO 94cm
Located in Reutlingen, DE
As beautiful as rare, antique Fertility Fetish Statue from South Kalimantan (Indonesia / Borneo), carved from hardwood. Over 100 years old. This Dayak magic figure, carved from...
Hardwood
$6,845
H 76.78 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Life-Sized Dayak Tribe Female "Hampatong" Guardian, Borneo, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
‘Hampatong’ is the term used for ancestors and protective figures made of hard ‘iron wood’, which the Dayak of Borneo would position infront of their houses as guardians. This early ...
Wood
Baby Carrier Dayak Borneo Vintage
Located in Point Lonsdale, AU
Dayak baby carrier from Borneo, Indonesia, estimated made in mid 1900’s. Colourful bead work depicting tradition mother goddess hand-stitched on rattan grass basket with two shoulder...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 59.06 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Dayak Tribe Male "Hampatong" Guardian Figure, Borneo Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Kalimantan carved standing sculpture of a man by the Dayak people from the interior rain forests of Borneo. Carved with a beautiful natural patina effect, this statue was originall...
Wood
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A mid-20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. Key features of this image ar...
Cotton, Paint
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 75.99 in D 0.6 in
Antique Javanese Teak Wood Panel Wayang Mythology c. 1920
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite antique teak wood panel hails from the culturally rich island of Java, Indonesia, and features a meticulously hand-carved and hand-painted depiction of a Wayang scene ...
Teak, Paint
Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations amid the Dayak Tribes sc...
Yarn
$41,449 / set
H 69.69 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
Set of Five Monumental African Ancestral Guardian Statues Sculptures Figures
Located in Reutlingen, DE
This rare ensemble consists of five monumental wooden ancestral and guardian figures, each carved from a single tree trunk and ritually planted into the earth. Two figures hail from ...
Wood
$1,250
H 63.78 in W 21.26 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Timor with Naturally Coloured Dye & Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Timor, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. The blue foreground brings t...
Yarn
Solid Suar Wood Round Side Table Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table, with an hourglass shape. Its neutral pigments make it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke co...
Wood, Fruitwood
$1,080
H 70.08 in W 38.19 in D 0.02 in
Mid-20th Century Hand-Woven Ikat Textile from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Timor, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a predominantly ...
Yarn
$1,700
H 58.47 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style storytelling. Featuring intricate scenes fr...
Cotton, Paint
$2,200
H 99.22 in W 23.23 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite ikat textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia, is a handwoven treasure that speaks to centuries of tradition, artistry, and cultural depth. Crafted by skilled artisans usi...
Yarn
$3,200
H 23.63 in Dm 17.33 in
Sawankhalok Ship Wreck Jar from the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand, 16th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a 16th Century Sawankhalok jar from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential ports in...
Ceramic
$3,500 / item
H 24.81 in Dm 18.9 in
Sawankhalok Ship Wreck Jar from the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand, 16th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a 16th Century Sawankhalok jar from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential ports in...
Ceramic
$1,800
H 79.93 in W 58.27 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Toraja Tribe of Sulawesi with Stunning Tribal Motifs C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A very large Irate Textile from the Toraja tribes of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Toraja tribes people are an ethnic and cultural group of people who occupy the mountainous highlands of ...
Yarn
$1,200
H 7.88 in W 23.23 in D 18.12 in
Solid Sculptural Teak Wood Lotus Leaf Bowl, Hand-Carved, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from a single, solid block of premium teak wood, this decorative bowl is a stunning tribute to the graceful beauty of nature. Expertly carved to resemble a lotus leaf, the bo...
Wood, Teak
$2,000 / set
H 61.03 in W 10.24 in D 1.38 in
Hand-Carved Wood Timorese Tribal Panel Set, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These are early 20th century carved panels from Timor Island, they have been hand carved and feature a mix of human and animal figures. They also feature ceremonial tribal designs on...
Wood
$3,300
H 20.48 in Dm 20.08 in
Sculptural Meranti Wood Side Table, with Stunning Wood Textures, Modern Organic
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural side table crafted from Maranti Wood. Maranti Wood is known for its strong and durable nature as well its unique wood textures and shades. The subtly carved ...
Wood
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 5 in D 8 in
Dayak "Man and Child" Ironwood Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved effigy of mother and child from the Dayak tribe in Borneo, mounted on a black metal stand. Ancestral figures were important in Dayak culture as a means of spiritual p...
Hardwood
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.