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Ironwood Carving

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in North Hollywood, 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

Vintage Brazilian Hand-Carved Ironwood Sculpture of Whale and a Shark
Located in North Hollywood, 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

1960s Sculpture of an American Eagle Hand Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in North Hollywood, 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

Large Hand-Carved Tribal Wooden Bowl from the Batak of Sumatra
Located in North Hollywood, CA
South Asian bowl is hand hewn from a single piece of very dense ironwood, beautiful in its simplicity
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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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 North Hollywood, 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
H 9.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
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

18th Century Polynesian Ironwood Gata Waka or War Club from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Polynesian ironwood Gata waka or war club Fiji, probably 18th century or earlier Measures
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Antique 18th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

1960s Large Hand-carved Iron Wood American Bald Eagle Art Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, 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

Native American Indian Iron Wood Carving Chief Bull Aparoke by Artist Bruce Law
Located in Tustin, CA
Law. Hand-carved from a solid trunk of a rough-hewn Ironwood tree, Chief Bull Aparoke's polished
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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Wood

Mid-20th Century Black Wood Foot Rest or Low Side Table with Turned Ming Feet
Located in Lomita, CA
This Chinese foot rest is special. It is hand carved from heavy wood, possibly Ironwood with a
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

21st Century Virtuoso Console Translucent Lacquer Wooden Carved Tiles
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
was born. Portuguese decorative art is rich in examples from carving to azulejo to painting. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Console Tables

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Wood

Dogon Tribe Hardwood Carved Rhythm Pounder from Mali, Africa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Museum quality Dogon tribe ironwood percussion pounder reportedly collected from a Tellem cave in
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century
Located in Delft, NL
A Tonga Pakipaki war club, Polynesia, 18th century An exceptional ironwood war club originating
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Antique 18th Century Polynesian Tribal Art

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Wood

Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
in Africa. Carvings included a variety of Africa's famous animals and were produced in a variety of
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Antique Early 1900s African Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

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Toucan Sculpture in Solid Porcelain Hand-Painted Finish and Solid Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Toucan made in solid porcelain, hand-painted finish, on solid bronze and porcelain base.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

5 Vintage Murano Art Glass Love Birds Doves Gold Dust Figurines Paperweight
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 5 mid to late 20th century hand blown art glass love birds / doves crafted of clear glass injected with an array of colors - two with simply gold dust, one red with gold dust,...
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Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood and it dates to the early 20th century. Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle...
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

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Wood

Big Size Sergio Bustamante Sculpture of Toucan on Hanging Perch
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this toucan sculpture by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960 made in brass and copper with fantastic patina. Present some details on the tail feathers and some on t...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

1960s Modernist Carved Wood Egret Bird Sculpture K & P
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Wood Bird Egret Table Sculpture signed K & P Artist stamped 25 h x 7 d x 2.5 w Preowned vintage condition unrestored See images provided.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Contemporary Italian Porcelain Esotica Collection, Toucan by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Italian porcelain sculpture is part of Grand Tour by Vito Nesta. Made in Capodimonte porcelain with a glossy and iridescent finish. this double candle holder is embellished by a...
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2010s Italian Candelabras

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Porcelain

VTG Gustavsberg Sweden Art Pottery Kennel Spaniel Figurine Design Lisa Larson
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage pottery Cocker Spaniel figurine of the "Kennel" series, designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg in the 1970s. Manufacturer: Gustavsberg, Sweden Design: Lisa Larson Marks: ...
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Vintage 1980s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The piece was carved out of a single block of hard wood that is dense and heavy. Of a cl...
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Aboriginal Carved Wood Woomera Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Large Aboriginal woomera carved in hard mulga wood with pleasing curved chip carved interior with gum handle and possum tooth barb Beautiful piece for collection or interior d...
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

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

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Copper, brass and aluminium Parrot on a hoop hanging stand by Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960. presents some damage to the head and tail. Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and scu...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 19.69 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Australian Aboriginal Carved Ancestor Figure with Ochre Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-carved wood ancestor figure with surface pictorial carving showing kangaroo hunting and decorated with black and red paint and white and yellow ocher pigment. The figure slightl...
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Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

"Toucan" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, modernism, navy, orange, green
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Toucan" is a minimalist and modernist, solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Artist Scott Troxel says "The piece is part of my popular "Sm...
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2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Antique Aboriginal Carved Wood Boomerang Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Very Good Antique Aboriginal carved wood Boomerang Australia Carved with fluted design on one face chip design on back, red pigment Central desert region Australia Original Tribal p...
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A yam ancestor TOTEM pole from the mid-Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Carved out of a solid wood by the Abelam people, who cultivated yams as their main crop, the pole featu...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Parvaneh Platter I by Studio Lel
Located in Geneve, CH
Parvaneh platter I by Studio Lel Dimensions: D30.5 x H30.5 x H2.5 cm Materials: Marble The word Ara is the onomatopoeic genus of the macaw, referencing the sounds made by the br...
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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

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Antler Wine Bottle Display, Cast Aluminum + Ironwood, Jordan Mozer Chicago, 2017
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Jordan Mozer (b.1958): Antler Rack Wine Display, Made in Chicago, Reclaimed Ironwood and Recycled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serving Pieces

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Aluminum

Kalimantan Wood Sculpture on Steel Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Primitive wood carving with shell eyes carved from single piece of ironwood.
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

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

Australian Aboriginal Primordial Ancestor Couple Statues from Tiwi Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
coast of Northern Territory. They were carved out of ironwood, a very dense wood native to the island
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Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Natural Fiber, Wood

Carved Ironwood Bowl from Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
An ornately carved bowl from Indonesia. Hand-carved from a solid piece of Ironwood, this deep bowl
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Bob Womack Ironwood Turned Vessel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great turned vessel out of ironwood by the noted woodworker Bob Womack. This piece may have lost
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases

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Wood

Bob Womack Ironwood Turned Vessel
Bob Womack Ironwood Turned Vessel
H 13.5 in W 6 in D 4 in
A Pair of West African Ironwood and Leather Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
incredible carvings and hand-stitched animal hide seat. Great pair for collectors or modern home decor.
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20th Century Sierra Leonean Armchairs

Aboriginal Australia Bima Figure Carving
By Matha Purantatameri
Located in Atlanta, GA
An aboriginal tribal carving from iron wood decorated with ocher pigment and coconut fibers
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Early 2000s Australian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood, Paint

Grea Whale Monumental Wood Carving , Americas, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
mammal fashioned from a heavy, dense ironwood and sitting atop a separate natural root wood base, both
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

Pukumoni Pole Australian Aboriginal Art from Tiwi Island
By Romelo Tipiloura
Located in Atlanta, GA
intricate geometrical paint and abstract carving. Artist: Romelo Tipiloura Years of Birth: 1957
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Folk Art Tribal Art

Seri Ironwood Animal Sculptures of a Pelican and a Whale
Located in North Hollywood, 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 North Hollywood, 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 North Hollywood, 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

Original circa 1900 Hand Painted Ships Bust Herm Statue Sculpture Solid Hardwood
Located in GB
see what type exactly because of the paint, it’s very heavy, like ironwood or something equally dense
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects

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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
a set of three Nupe house poles mounted
Located in Brooklyn, NY
African housepoles with distinctive carvings. Mounted on stable steel bases, this trio has imediate
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Early 20th Century African Architectural Elements

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Mahogany

set of four antique African House Poles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique African house poles mounted on bases as sculpture. Each one unique with chip carving
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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

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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.