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.

Guatemala Carved Wood

Carved Wooden Statues Of Saints

Guatemala Nahuala Table

Carved Bench With Back

Monkey Mask

Large Scale 19th Century Guatemalan Carved Wood Diablo (Satyr Figure)

$8,840

H 52 in W 25 in D 18 in

Large Scale 19th Century Guatemalan Carved Wood Diablo (Satyr Figure)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking 19th-century Guatemalan large scale (52 inches tall) carved wood figure of a Diablo or

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Guatemalan Hand Carved Wood Picture Frame

$1,500

H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 0.5 in

Antique Guatemalan Hand Carved Wood Picture Frame

Located in New York, NY

Antique rare Guatemalan wood frame with traditional geometric patterns, which are depicting Nature

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Tribal Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

18th c Spanish Colonial Guatemalan Carved Wooden Santos, San Miguel

$2,800

H 50 in W 17 in D 13 in

18th c Spanish Colonial Guatemalan Carved Wooden Santos, San Miguel

Located in Milford, NH

A nicely carved Spanish Colonial carved wooden santos of San Miguel, Guatemalan in origin, dating

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Antique 18th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Piedras Negras Coffee Table, Guatemala

$6,354 / item

H 15 in W 57 in D 28 in

Modern Piedras Negras Coffee Table, Guatemala

By Ricardo Velasquez

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Jocelyn DeGollago, we explore the evolution of furniture in Guatemala, beginning with the PreHispanic

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2010s Guatemalan Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Church Pew or Bench from Guatemala

$2,600

H 52.5 in W 90.5 in D 25.5 in

Hand Carved Wooden Church Pew or Bench from Guatemala

Located in Milford, NH

Merced Cathedral in Antigua, Guatemala with scroll carved crest ends, arms, front panels, and side shield

Category

20th Century South American Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Guatemalan Nino

$3,200

H 10 in W 6 in D 5.5 in

Antique Guatemalan Nino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Polychrome Santo Niño Figure 19th century, Guatemala. Carved and polychromed wood figure of the

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Paint

19th Century Carved Wood Dog Family, Folk Art

$2,760Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 17 in W 53 in D 10 in

19th Century Carved Wood Dog Family, Folk Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single dad dog family! Great carved wooden dogs from Guatemala. Anatomically correct details on

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Guatemalan Hand-Carved Wooden Mask Sculpture with Original Label - 2Y147

$199Sale Price|75% Off

H 4.73 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in

Antique Guatemalan Hand-Carved Wooden Mask Sculpture with Original Label - 2Y147

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This charming antique Guatemalan sculpture features a hand-carved wooden mask, complete with its

Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Guatemalan Nino With Metal Adorned, Repousse Diaper

$4,160

H 13.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

19th Century Guatemalan Nino With Metal Adorned, Repousse Diaper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Guatemalan religious art. Carved in wood with polychrome decoration and inset glass eyes, fine facial

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

David Ordoñez Lacayo. DAVID ORDOÑEZ LACAYO INFANTA IN GUATEMALA

$750

H 12 in W 7.5 in

DAVID ORDOÑEZ LACAYO INFANTA IN GUATEMALA

Located in Dallas, TX

David Ordoñez Lacayo. Infanta in Guatemala. Guatemala City, Guatemala. Carved and polychrome wood

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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Modern Piedras Negras Side Table, Brushed Wood

$2,118 / item

H 18 in W 18 in D 25 in

Modern Piedras Negras Side Table, Brushed Wood

By Ricardo Velasquez

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Jocelyn DeGollago, we explore the evolution of furniture in Guatemala, beginning with the PreHispanic

Category

2010s Guatemalan Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Carved Wooden Cross

$4,160

H 43 in W 23 in D 8 in

Spanish Colonial Carved Wooden Cross

Located in Los Angeles, CA

carved from wood and finished with a dark polychrome ground, richly embellished with painted and gilt

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wooden Bishop Religious Figure

$2,800

H 47 in W 19.25 in D 11 in

19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wooden Bishop Religious Figure

Located in Milford, NH

A nicely carved wooden Spanish Colonial bishop religious figure with mitre, robe, and metal

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rustic Polychrome Wooden San Miguel

$625

H 34.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Rustic Polychrome Wooden San Miguel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming rustic wooden figure from Guatemala, carved in a naïve folk style and retaining its

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

$2,445

H 8.5 in W 15 in D 5 in

19th Century Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Polychrome Jesus of Gethsemane

$2,405

H 16 in W 6 in D 6 in

19th Century Polychrome Jesus of Gethsemane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the wood beneath, enhancing its time-worn beauty. The sculpture’s expressive simplicity and devotional

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint, Gesso

Antique San Isidro With Oxen

$2,405

H 17.5 in W 6.5 in D 15.5 in

Antique San Isidro With Oxen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

stewardship over agricultural labor. Carved in a distinctly primitive Guatemalan style, the figure group is

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

$2,445

H 5.5 in W 10 in D 4 in

Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Santo Niño Figure With Glass Eyes

$3,510

H 12 in W 6 in D 4 in

Polychrome Santo Niño Figure With Glass Eyes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Polychrome Santo Niño Figure 19th century, Guatemala. Carved and polychromed wood figure of the

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Nino With Intricate Metal Gloria

$2,600

H 8.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

19th Century Nino With Intricate Metal Gloria

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, carved in wood with polychrome decoration and inset glass eyes. The sculpture depicts the Infant Jesus

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Polychrome Carved Wood Guatemalan Folk Art Sculpture

Unavailable

H 30 in W 33 in

Polychrome Carved Wood Guatemalan Folk Art Sculpture

Located in Washington, DC

A polycrome carved wood folk art sculpture depicting two dancing Tigers.

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

San Roque, Guatemala

Unavailable

H 27 in W 16 in D 6 in

San Roque, Guatemala

Located in New York, NY

Carved Wooden Sculpture of San Roque.

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Guatemalan Folk Art Carved Head of Maximon aka San Simeon

Unavailable

H 11 in W 13 in

Guatemalan Folk Art Carved Head of Maximon aka San Simeon

Located in Lenox, MA

Made in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, this carved head depicts Maximon, also known as San Simeon or

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Guatemalan Folk Art Sculpture of Maximon AKA San Simeon

Unavailable

H 26 in

Guatemalan Folk Art Sculpture of Maximon AKA San Simeon

Located in Lenox, MA

Made in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, this carved wooden sculpture depicts Maximon, AKA San Simeon

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Guatemalan Folk Art Sculpture Maximon AKA San Simeon Parade Head

Unavailable

H 17 in

Guatemalan Folk Art Sculpture Maximon AKA San Simeon Parade Head

Located in Lenox, MA

Made in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, this polychomed carved wood parade head depicts Maximon, AKA

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Gold Leaf Console with Guatemala Green Marble Top by Modenese Interiors

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 55.52 in D 19.69 in

Gold Leaf Console with Guatemala Green Marble Top by Modenese Interiors

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

Astonishing Made in Italy console fully decorated with gold leaf finish and a Green Guatemala

Category

2010s Italian Empire Console Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Gold Leaf

Carved Wood Indigenous Guatemalan Nahuala "Animal Spirit" Table

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H 26 in W 49 in D 17.5 in

Carved Wood Indigenous Guatemalan Nahuala "Animal Spirit" Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Nahuala - animal spirit - table with five drawers from the highlands of Guatemala. Mortise

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Carved Guatemalan Daybed

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H 60.5 in W 73 in D 44.75 in

Early 19th Century Carved Guatemalan Daybed

Located in Milford, NH

This early 19th century carved wooden bed, probably Guatemalan in origin, features a broken

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Guatemalan Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Five Vintage Hand-Carved Guatemalan Slings Shots

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H 7 in W 13 in D 3 in

Five Vintage Hand-Carved Guatemalan Slings Shots

Located in Los Angeles, CA

6" T. Easily removable (strap not included). Each sling shot is hand-carved. The Guatemalan

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Primitve Guatemalan Nahuala Hand Carved Console Table

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H 27 in W 35 in D 16.5 in

Primitve Guatemalan Nahuala Hand Carved Console Table

Located in Forney, TX

A rare Guatemalan hand carved wood console table with nicely aged warm rustic patina. Handmade

Category

Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Primitive Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 animal masks in wood, Guatemala, 1980s

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H 9.06 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in

Set of 3 animal masks in wood, Guatemala, 1980s

Located in Lyon, FR

Set of 3 wood animal masks, made in the 1980s in Guatemala, for ceremonies and local rituals. Hand

Category

Vintage 1980s Guatemalan Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Guatemalan Children's Chairs

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H 23 in W 16 in D 15 in

Antique Guatemalan Children's Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite carved and turned kids' chairs from the highlands of Guatemala. All different. Others

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dance Mask from Guatemala

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H 9 in W 6 in D 5 in

19th Century Dance Mask from Guatemala

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Zena Kruzick, 19th century conquistador dance mask from Guatemala. Expressively

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Guatemalan Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Black Monkey Mask, Guatemala

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H 7.5 in W 6.25 in D 5 in

Early 20th Century Black Monkey Mask, Guatemala

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th century black monkey mask, Guatemala A wonderful ‘monkey’ mask, which was used in the

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Painted Guatemalan Nahuala Lion's Leg Folk Art Table with Five Drawers

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H 28 in W 48 in D 18.5 in

Antique Painted Guatemalan Nahuala Lion's Leg Folk Art Table with Five Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lion's Foot table from the Highlands of Guatemala, also called a Nahuala (animal spirit) table

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Nahuala - Animal Spirit Table

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H 26.5 in W 43 in D 25 in

Carved Wood Nahuala - Animal Spirit Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming 1968 Nahuala( animal spirit) table. Note the folksy ball and claw feet and lion legs. Rustic carving of sun, flowers and animals.

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Rustic End Tables

Materials

Wood

Carved Door

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H 75 in

Carved Door

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. door with carvings from the highlands of Guatemala-

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand-Carved Pediments

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H 17.5 in W 44 in D 1.5 in

Pair of Hand-Carved Pediments

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of hand-carved hardwood pediments with gold finish. Can be sold separately at $635 each

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Central American Carved Wood Sculpture

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H 19.5 in W 14 in D 7 in

Polychrome Central American Carved Wood Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Possibly of Guatemalan origin, this intricately carved wood sculpture is painted in many colors

Category

20th Century Central American Statues

Materials

Wood, Lucite

19th Century Carved Wood Door Bench/Coffee Table With Hand Forged Iron Base

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H 19 in W 84.75 in D 21 in

19th Century Carved Wood Door Bench/Coffee Table With Hand Forged Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. carved door atop contemporary hand forged base. Bench or coffee table. Works really well

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Benches

Materials

Iron

Hand-Carved Mirror

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H 33 in W 33 in D 2 in

Hand-Carved Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved and hand finished square mirror. Regular mirror glass. Gold, beige and red tones.

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Door With Mermaids

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H 67.5 in W 33.5 in D 2.5 in

Antique Carved Door With Mermaids

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique carved door with mermaids. Nice patina, traces of old paint 67.5x33.5x2.5 thick

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Carved Low Table

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H 20 in W 41 in D 28 in

Carved Low Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Low tavern table made from antique elements with large drawer and carved eagles

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Mirror

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H 51 in W 35.5 in D 2 in

Hand-Carved Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large hand-carved hardwood mirror with hand applied finish in beige, green and golden tones

Category

20th Century Guatemalan International Style Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Mirror

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H 43 in W 32 in D 2.5 in

Hand-Carved Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved hardwood mirror, hand finished in gold tones. Plain mirror glass

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Carved Trunk or Coffer

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H 20 in W 35.5 in D 17.5 in

Spanish Colonial Carved Trunk or Coffer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pre 1825, Spanish Colonial trunk from Guatemala. Beautiful, intricate geometric carving on front

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th c. Carved Chest

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H 16.5 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

19th c. Carved Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th c. carved cedro wood trunk on iron base. Dovetailing, original hardware. FOR OUR

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Hand carved mirror

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H 48 in W 36 in

Hand carved mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved and hand finished mirror. Price includes mirror glass

Category

Guatemalan Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Paint

Hand Carved Round Mirror

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H 3 in Dm 33 in

Hand Carved Round Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved and hand finished flower mirror with regular mirror glass. Finish is a mixture of gesso

Category

Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Mirror

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H 32.5 in W 32.5 in D 3 in

Hand-Carved Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved hardwood mirror with regular mirror glass. Rusty red finish with gold corner.

Category

20th Century Guatemalan International Style Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Hand-Carved Mirror

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H 44.5 in W 33.5 in D 1 in

Hand-Carved Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved hardwood mirror frame with regular mirror glass. Dark red finish.

Category

20th Century Guatemalan International Style Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Mirror

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H 52.5 in W 44 in D 2 in

Hand-Carved Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved hardwood frame around clear mirror glass. Gesso and hand-painted in variations of gold

Category

20th Century Guatemalan International Style Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Mirror Frame

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H 42 in W 30 in D 2 in

Hand-Carved Mirror Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully carved mirror with crown. Hand finished in a mix of gesso, paint and gold leaf. Price

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20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Hand Finished Candelabras

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H 19 in W 50 in D 5 in

Hand Carved Hand Finished Candelabras

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved and hand finished antiqued wooden candelabra.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Candle Holders

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Paint

Hand-Carved Wooden Mirror

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H 51 in W 35 in D 2 in

Hand-Carved Wooden Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved and hand finished mirror in tropical hardwood. Gold tones. Price includes regular

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Carved Wooden Bass Sculpture

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H 70 in W 15 in D 16 in

Vintage Carved Wooden Bass Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful piece of Folk Art! Back of body is carved out of one piece of wood. Old mariachi band

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Large Wooden Carved Trough

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H 28.5 in W 105 in D 15 in

Antique 19th Century Large Wooden Carved Trough

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. wooden trough, carved out of a cedro tree trunk. (stone bases in photo are sold, others are

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Spanish Colonial School Saint Paul carving wood sculpture

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H 49.22 in W 26.78 in D 13.78 in

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

Modern Live Edge Undulating Wall Sculpture or Headboard

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H 39 in W 98.5 in D 4 in

Modern Live Edge Undulating Wall Sculpture or Headboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved tropical wood sculpture or headboard with undulating design. Live edge conacaste wood

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21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Organic Modern Wall-mounted Scu...

Materials

Wood

Rustic One Wide Board, Hand Hewn Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in W 54 in D 33.75 in

Rustic One Wide Board, Hand Hewn Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This coffee table is made with a 19th century, one wide board top and reclaimed wood legs. The top

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic Scalloped Back Bench

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H 40.5 in W 88.5 in D 22 in

19th Century Rustic Scalloped Back Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rustic and Primitive Chajul bench from Guatemala. Back and seat consists of one wide board, hand

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Rustic Vintage Chajul Bench

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H 44.5 in W 66 in D 23.5 in

Rustic Vintage Chajul Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful, rustic Chajul bench from the highlands of Guatemala. Back consists of a one wide board

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20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Petite Rustic Vintage Chajul Bench with Scalloped Back

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H 44.5 in W 62.5 in D 24.5 in

Petite Rustic Vintage Chajul Bench with Scalloped Back

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very sweet, petite, rustic Chajul bench from the highlands of Guatemala. The back and seat are both

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Rustic Chajul Bench With Tall Scalloped Back

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H 46.25 in W 73 in D 24 in

Rustic Chajul Bench With Tall Scalloped Back

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great looking vintage Chajul bench from the highlands of Guatemala. The back consists of one wide

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic Bench with Scalloped Back

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H 38 in W 71 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Rustic Bench with Scalloped Back

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All original, very rustic Chajul bench from the highlands of Guatemala. Mortise and tenon

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Virgin and Joseph Santos

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H 23.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

19th Century Virgin and Joseph Santos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of virgin and Joseph. Plychrome wood. Sold together

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Joseph and Mary Painted Articulated Figures c. 1900

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H 27 in W 5.5 in

Joseph and Mary Painted Articulated Figures c. 1900

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Blue with silver rosaries, each measures 27” x 7” x 5.5.” From Guatemala c. 1900 Joseph and Mary.

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Guatemalan Carved Column Pedestal

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H 42 in Dm 14 in

Guatemalan Carved Column Pedestal

Located in Chicago, IL

The Maya peoples of Guatemala created incredible works of art through columnar woodworking and

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21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Folk Art Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Unique Guatemalan Wood Side Table Carved w/ Primitive-Style Horse Motif

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H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 16 in

Unique Guatemalan Wood Side Table Carved w/ Primitive-Style Horse Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

beautifully rustic antique Guatemalan table, with horse carved drawer front, would be a perfect end table, or

Category

20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Guatemalan Carved Column Pedestals

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H 42 in Dm 13.5 in

Set of Four Guatemalan Carved Column Pedestals

Located in Chicago, IL

These Guatemalan carved columns are fantastic contemporary examples of traditional columnar

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Folk Art Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Painted Guatemalan Slingshot

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H 5.75 in W 1.25 in D 1 in

Painted Guatemalan Slingshot

Located in Chicago, IL

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20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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18th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Relief from a Church

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H 38.5 in W 15.75 in D 2 in

18th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Relief from a Church

Located in Milford, NH

A nicely detailed carved polychrome Guatemalan Spanish Colonial wooden relief of a priest, probably

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Antique 18th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Monkey Mask, Hardwood, Chichicastenango, Guatemala, 1970s

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H 8.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

Monkey Mask, Hardwood, Chichicastenango, Guatemala, 1970s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Monkey "chango" mask from Chichicastenango, Guatemala.

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Vintage 1970s Guatemalan Folk Art Masks

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Maximon Figure, Guatemala, Antique Tribal Sculpture

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H 13 in W 6 in D 5 in

Maximon Figure, Guatemala, Antique Tribal Sculpture

Located in Point Richmond, CA

of Guatemala, especially near Lago Atlantan in the Highlands. This is one of the oldest maximal

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Antique Early 1900s Guatemalan Tribal Tribal Art

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Vintage Guatemalan Folk Art Monkey Dance Mask

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H 11 in W 8 in D 6 in

Vintage Guatemalan Folk Art Monkey Dance Mask

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a beautiful vintage hand-carved monkey dance mask. Guatemala, circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Guatemalan Folk Art Masks

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19th Century Guatemalan Conquistador Mask with Moustache & Sideburns, Glass Eyes

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H 8 in W 7 in D 6 in

19th Century Guatemalan Conquistador Mask with Moustache & Sideburns, Glass Eyes

Located in Point Richmond, CA

19th century carved hard wood Guatemalan conquistador mask with heavy moustache and sideburns! Old

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Vintage Guatemalan Dance Mask Pretty Lady Female Early 20th Century gold

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H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

Vintage Guatemalan Dance Mask Pretty Lady Female Early 20th Century gold

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage Guatemalan Dance Mask of the Female or Pretty Lady with bright colors, red lips with teeth

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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Tribal Masks

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Wood

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Guatemala Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Guatemala carved wood available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paint and glass, every Guatemala carved wood was constructed with great care. There are 62 variations of the antique or vintage Guatemala carved wood you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Guatemala carved wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Guatemala carved wood made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Guatemala carved wood that is appealing in its simplicity, but Modenese Gastone produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Guatemala Carved Wood?

The average selling price for a Guatemala carved wood at 1stDibs is $2,760, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced.