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Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional museum quality antique solid wood hand carving, of a beautiful female standing, looking
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Antique Early 1900s Oceanic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Oceanic Gope Carved Wooden Ancestor Spirit Board
Located in Forney, TX
An Oceanic "Gope" Papuan ancestral spirit board, 20th century, collected from the Gulf Province
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Ocean Wave Shaped Swirling Boat Prow with Delicate Carving, Kerala, South India
Located in Atlanta, GA
Kerala is adorn with curling volute, incised carvings, and decorative round medallion carved at its front
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20th Century Indian Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Maori New Zealand Oceanic Gable Tekoteko Totem Ancestor Spirit Wood Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and intricately hand-carved wood Maori Tekoteko (Teko Teko) Ancestor Totem figure on a
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Mid-20th Century New Zealand Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pitcairn Island Wood Carvings of A Flying Fish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Miro Wood harvested on the coral atoll of Henderson Island, The fish has the words Souvenir from
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Early 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Animal Sculp...

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Wood

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Oceanic Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Oceanic wood carving you’re looking for. Each Oceanic wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage Oceanic wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Oceanic wood carving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Oceanic wood carving, designed in the mid-century modern, folk art or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Oceanic wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Eduard Locota, Hebanon Fratelli Basile and Nabi Design are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Oceanic Wood Carving?

Prices for a Oceanic wood carving start at $795 and top out at $178,500 with the average selling for $2,500.
Questions About Oceanic Wood Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.