Hand Carved Wood Bust

A vintage beaded African wood carving of 3 figures. Vibrant primary colors to bead work. Portions of wood are painted. Attributed to Yoruba, Nigeria, Africa. Mid-late 20th century. ...

Beautiful and graceful meditating Buddhas. Regarded as one of the most important parts of the body of the Buddha, Buddha heads are crafted so as to represent the vast wealth of knowl...

Carved wood Old Wise Man handmade figure. Antique Asian sculpture full of tradition and mysticism created with extreme detail evoking ancient times. Made by fantastic local artists w...

Charming clay sculpture of a young girl in smocked ribbon tied chemise Incised "Channeboux A. 1884 Versailles" on ase. Cartouche incised in front base with the letters CR. Faux wood ...

This bust comes from my own collection of vintage and antique heads. The primitive but skilled carving and the contours and cracks of the wood organically complement each other .The ...

A mesmerizing Very Large Powerful poignant pair of Outsider American Folk Art black male and female wood hand carved busts sculpture. Most extraordinary that we have ever seen.

Carved wood female bust with raised scarifications and finely carved hair. Choke people, Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo, early to mid-20th century. A finished piece as a bus...

An interesting early 20th century carved bust of a bearded gentleman. Nicely executed in what looks like beech. The gentleman with a furrowed brow and sweptback hair, a large handleb...

An interesting early 20th century carved bust of a bearded gentleman. Nicely executed in what looks like beech. The gentleman with a furrowed brow and sweptback hair, a large handleb...

Baga Nimba (D'mba) Female bust Origin: Guinea Conakry - West Africa (Niger River region) "The mother of fertility/protector of pregnant women" Measurements: 30hx12x9cm Period: 1960s ...

The bronze head is hollow, and the neck fits over a rounded hand carved wood piece on the base. The piece is unmarked.

A large hand carved wooden bust.

A nicely carved wood bust of a black man signed Simeon on the base. It is carved out of some exotic wood with some black splotches in it. Possibly Caribbean.

Native Indian-American chief bust hand-carved in massive wood Very good conditions; Great patina Circa 1930 Dimensions H 32 x W 13.5 x D 13.5 cm

Hand carved wooden bust of bearded man. German or Austrian. Dimensions: Height 12 1/2" x width 7 1/2" x depth 7" NI790.

Well done hand-carved American Indian sculpture bust unsigned circa 1960's. Solid mahogany.

An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood.

19th Century Hand Carved Opticians Display Shop Bust Simply put, this object is brilliant in every way, in the form of a hand carved solid wooden bust of a well-to-do gentleman. D...

Made from fine hand carved walnut wood in 2 sections, the head can be moved 30 degrees from left to right.

18th century Venetian grotto style large hand carved wood male and female busts in the original polychrome painted surface.

This dignified, hand-carved walnut and giltwood bust of a Bishop dates to the 1700s. His mitre has two gilded motifs on either side of the front and is trimmed in gold. His robe is d...

19th century carved wood painted Italian reliquary of a priest's bust. The beautiful piece has been newly mounted on a square shaped Lucite base. Lucite base 2" thick.

Bust, of wood, having a natural finish, hand-carved bust of Mercury.

Wooden carved bust of a youthful person with curly hair. The bust with remnants of the old colouring, is partly bumped.

This early 19th century carved Angel Bust or head was hand-carved in lime-wood and has got a ebonized turned wooden base.

A Crying man statue manufactured in Asia in the 20th century, probably for exposure to atmospheric agents the ebonized wood now has this particular color . The legend of the crying m...

Wooden carved bust of a youthful person with curly hair. The bust with remnants of the old colouring, is partly bumped.

Mid-20th Century Folk art Carved Male Wooden Bust “He could have smiled at least”, An unusual folk art carved wooden bust in the form of a grumpy looking man. Carved from a single p...

An hand-painted wood bust of a woman probably part of a big statue hand-carved in Italy in late 19th century.

A small, hand carved wooden bust displays rich color that over the years has been patinated to the point of perfection.

Crafted in Naples, Italy circa 1760, the carved wood and paper mâché sculpture depicts our Lord Jesus Christ on a rectangular base. The large bust shows Jesus during the crucifixion ...

19th century carved Santos head We are proud to offer a mid-19th century hand carved Santos figure head. Made from light wood, hand carved detail and with reminisce of original gold...

18th century carved wood Santos head We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a fine 18th century solid carved wooden Santos or Apostles head. Of exceptional quality with detail...

This antique wooden bust of a church carving an angel head is a stunning piece of French artistry. Crafted from wood, this original carved head is a true antique, dating back to the ...

These Art Nouveau Italian busts likely embody the movement's hallmark features and also incorporating elements influenced by Italian art and culture. Their historical and artistic va...

Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Female Torso Sculpture/ bust Signed on the bottom “E.B.”

Beautiful Folk Art reliquary bust, Spain, 18th century. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.

Ethnic 1990s African hand carved wooden 2-tone ceremonial tribal mask.

This charming pair of stylized midcentury carved wood African figures are in the manner of iconic Austrian designer Karl Hagenhauer.   

Hand-carved African sculpture, woman's head with four horns, by the Ekoi tribe in Nigeria with a suede base by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (photo of original Karl Springer tag inc...

This beautifully and intricately carved vintage bust of an Incan warrior female by SARAVIA. This wonderful dark wood sits atop a custom created black glass pedestal base (not attache...

After the famous Apollo Belvedere marble statue (dating to Rome, mid-2nd century), this wooden bust of the Roman/Greek god was hand-carved in Italy during the 1800s.

During the period of French history known as the Empire style, design reflected Napoleon’s belief that ancient civilizations (such as Greece, Rome, and Egypt) were the only societies...

Ethnic 1970s Indonesian hand carved and painted wooden ceremonial dancing mask.

Our very large and expertly sculpted Italian marble bust of a Roman emperor measures 35 in tall, 29 in wide and 13 1/2 in deep. Signer on reverse P.B. 1887. Possibly depicts Julius...

This lot is a very rare solid wood first quarter 19th Century hand carved Jesus statue head.

Exceptionally fine and rare hand carved Irish bog oak figural owl of museum quality and medium proportions, quite possibly by Cornelius Goggin. Made during the mid-19th century. ...

Exceptionally fine and rare hand carved Irish bog oak figural owl of museum quality and medium proportions, quite possibly by Cornelius Goggin. Made during the mid-19th century. T...

1750 Spanish restored hand carved and painted wooden child's head sculpture.

This is a beautifully sculpted antique bust of a young woman gazing downward. Her head is covered with a hat shading her face and hair. Her hair has been tied back into a pony tail w...

An exquisite pair of 19th-century Louis Philippe Sicilian wood angel figures. Each piece is meticulously hand-carved, capturing the serene and cherubic expressions of classic putti. ...

This rare pair of silvered bishop busts dates to the 1600s. They are from a church in Lazio, Italy, and based on their size, they were likely from a side altar. They are carved from ...

An Important pair of 18th century lacquered wood sculptures of angel heads, from Spain. The angel heads with wings are carved from a single piece of wood and decorated in polychrome ...

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

An impressive pair of hand-carved hardwood African busts, circa 1970s. The pair are made out of some type of exotic hardwood (zebra wood? very heavy and dense) and have an amazing lo...

This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black color, and has been made in africa in the 20th Century.

A striking hand-carved solid-wood sculpture depicting a standing female figure in a graceful, elongated pose. The carving shows clear craftsmanship with detailed features, braided ha...

Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso, Africa by anonymous designer in the 1940s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H:...

This exquisite bust by African artist Abraham Chikumbirike is carved from dense ironwood. The finely detailed likeness of a dignified woman is especially impressive due to the diffic...

A finely carved Lwalwa maternity figure holding a baby from Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa circa 20th century. The statue was acquired in 2006 from the collection of ...

Authentic old piece, retaining some of the original painted surface. Art from the Cameroon tribes played a great role in influencing and inspiring the German Expressionists. Though ...