Ironwood Carving
Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite bust by African artist Abraham Chikumbirike is carved from dense ironwood. The
Category
Vintage 1980s African Modern Busts
Materials
Wood
Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
with beautiful visible wood grains.
From Wikipedia: "Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island
By Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri
Located in Atlanta, GA
/1973
Medium: Ocher paint on ironwood carving
DOC: 2006
Provenance: COA from Jilamara Arts and Crafts
Category
Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Thai Ironwood Millstone
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Thai Ironwood Millstone. A weathered solid thick piece of ironwood originally carved to create
Category
20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Brazilian Hand-Carved Ironwood Sculpture of Whale and a Shark
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Brazilian hand carved Ironwood sculpture of a whale and a shark.
Hand carved Brazilian
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$590 / set
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 3 in
Vintage African art Hand-carved ironwood (ebony??) Tanzanian Makonde family tree
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice and handcarved.
Category
Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,136
H 19.3 in Dm 5.12 in
American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
utilitarian items. In the 1960s, he began carving ironwood figures which sold well to tourists and others
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Bookends
Materials
Wood
1960s Sculpture of an American Eagle Hand Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
utilitarian items. In the 1960s, he began carving ironwood figures which sold well to tourists and others
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Australian Aboriginal Ironwood Bima Figure Carving Tiwi Island
By Myra Ann Tipiloura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collected in Tiwi Island off the coast of Northern Australia, this Bima Figure Carving was carved
Category
20th Century Australian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
: "Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that began with the Seri indigenous people of the state of Sonora
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1960s Large Hand-carved Iron Wood American Bald Eagle Art Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
region. Ironwood was commonly used in carving harpoons, toys, tools, and instruments, but until Astorga
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Doug Ayers Carved Ironwood Live Edge Vase Weedpot Vessel Sculpture 1970s
By Doug Ayers
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist vessel or weedpot by California crafstman Doug Ayers 1979
Executed in Desert Ironwood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Wood
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Indonesian Ironwood Block
Located in Middleburg, VA
Cut from the bridge supports recovered from the Mahakam River in Borneo.
Highly polished with a deep lustrous patination.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Large Hand Carved Majestic Ironwood Eagle with Full Wingspan
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful folk art hand carved majestic ironwood eagle in the Black Forest style, with full
Category
20th Century American Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Carved Wall Panel, English, Ironwood, Decorative, Frieze, Jungle, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved wall panel. An English, ironwood decorative frieze depicting a jungle
Category
20th Century English Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 32.49 in W 62.41 in D 4.93 in
Vintage Carved Ironwood Panel with Floral Motif, Borneo, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved ironwood panel with floral motif. Borneo, mid-20th century.
This beautifully eroded
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monkey batonga stool, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
unique piece is crafted from a single, solid piece of ironwood. The meticulous carving process highlights
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Hardwood
Seri Ironwood Animal Sculptures of a Pelican and a Whale
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
ironwood carvings is a handcraft that began with the Seri indigenous people of the state of Sonora. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brazilian Hand-carved Ironwood Sculpture of a Toucan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Brazilian hand carved Ironwood sculpture of a toucan.
Hand carved Brazilian toucan bird
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ironwood Carved Eagles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These substantial, hand-carved ironwood eagles are unusual in their large size and represent a male
Category
Vintage 1960s North American American Craftsman Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
: "Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that began with the Seri indigenous people of the state of Sonora
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Ironwood Bird
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Ironwood carving is a unique form of art from the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona and northern
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Felt
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Located in San Diego, CA
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By Oleksandra Rudenko
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Category
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Materials
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$2,800
H 52.5 in W 94 in D 27 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
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Category
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Materials
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$130,495 / set
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Materials
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Category
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Materials
Paint
$5,200 Sale Price
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H 0.1 in Dm 15.5 in
Modern Martin Pedestal Sculpture Black Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Martin Pedestal Stand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Martin is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance any interior. A unique design with co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pedestals
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Gold Leaf
$5,741 / item
H 49.61 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Extra Large Sunburst Chandelier Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind extra large (31,5 inches ) gilt sunburst light fixture in wrought iron. Spain, 1940s.
This monumental triple layered ceiling flush mount was entirely made in hand-forge...
Category
20th Century Spanish Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$9,210
H 17.72 in Dm 31.5 in
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts
India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon
...
Category
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Materials
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$275,126
H 6.3 in W 9.69 in D 6.34 in
Japanese Owl Hand Carved Rosewood Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-983 Japanese owl hand carved rosewood sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1930s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Five Red Tulips - Framed Pink Original Whimsical Floral Artwork on Canvas
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Category
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Materials
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Chinese Antique Carved and Painted Altar Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Mid-Century Modern-Inspired Tammi Bed Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
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$8,968 Sale Price / item
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Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition.
Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972.
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Category
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Materials
Metal
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H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
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Category
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Materials
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Framed Blue Hand Stitched Embroidered Swan Wall Hanging
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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Ironwood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ironwood carving for your home. Each ironwood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and satinwood. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage ironwood carving now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ironwood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ironwood carving bearing folk art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ironwood carving over the years, but those crafted by Myra Ann Tipiloura and Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Ironwood Carving?
Prices for a ironwood carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $31,472, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
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