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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
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Vintage 1980s African Modern Busts

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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
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

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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
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20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Old Thai Ironwood Millstone
Old Thai Ironwood Millstone
$2,400
H 5.25 in Dm 18.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage African art Hand-carved ironwood (ebony??) Tanzanian Makonde family tree
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice and handcarved.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Bookends

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Wood

American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends 1960
American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends 1960
$650 / set
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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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
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20th Century Australian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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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
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
$350
H 9.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Reclaimed Wood

Indonesian Ironwood Block
Indonesian Ironwood Block
H 18 in W 12 in L 18 in
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
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20th Century American Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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20th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars

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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
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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Vintage 1960s North American American Craftsman Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Ironwood Carved Eagles
Pair of Ironwood Carved Eagles
H 20 in W 22 in D 9 in
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
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Mid-20th Century South American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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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
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Felt

Hand Carved Ironwood Bird
Hand Carved Ironwood Bird
H 14 in W 5 in D 8 in

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Australian Aboriginal Painted Totem Pole from Elcho Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hollow log painted with Ocher with a clan-based design. Title: Djirrididi Log Artist: James Patrick Lamuta DOB: 01/04/1984 Medium: Ocher pigment on wood Provenance: COA from E...
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Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle, perched on a fall of rocks, crouching down with wings outspread and the head turned to the left, with black stained detailing ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Well Carved Folk Art Eagle Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A carved and contrastingly stained wood eagle perched on a tree stump and surveying the surroundings. With life like feathers, brass beak and talons, and glass eyes. Mounted on a cir...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Well Carved Folk Art Eagle Figure
Well Carved Folk Art Eagle Figure
$1,650
H 24.5 in Dm 10 in
Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Mechanical Mallard Decoy
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Mechanical Mallard Duck Decoy, circa 1920s, by an unknown "factory" decoy maker. The decoy bears a close resemblance to the Evans Standard Grade ...
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Early 20th Century American Sporting Art Decoys

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Wood

Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A compatible pair of superbly crafted African busts in an extraordinary exotic hardwood. Nzambu East African sculptures, hand carved, solid and heavy depicting the busts of two tribe...
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

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Wood

Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
Title: A ceremonial spear with clan design paint Artist: John Martin Tipungwuti DOB: 18/01/1969 Medium: Ocher paint on wood carvin DOC: 2006 Provenance: COA from Jilamara Arts a...
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Early 2000s Australian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

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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.