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Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and 1970s. It is an abstract shape. It is a very rare type of wood carving. The grayish coloring
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Monkey 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese monkey wood carving. This wood carving is estimated to have been made
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese old wood carving demon mask No.B/Before 19th cent/Wall-hanging
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have 2 pieces of this item in stock. This item is sold individually, so the other item is listed as No.A. Please also take a look. This is a wooden "oni" mask made from the Edo p...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese old wood carving demon mask No.A /Before 19th cent/Wall-hanging
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have 2 pieces of this item in stock. This item is sold individually, so the other item is listed as No.B. Please also take a look. This is a wooden "oni" mask made from the Edo p...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a chimpanzee. It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Ebisu Sculpture in Wood Carving of an Old Fisherman
Located in Miami, FL
An extremely well detailed wood carving of Ebisu, as a fisherman. Beautiful and well detailed
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
, figural bulto wooden carving, with fine facial details, remnants of original polychrome paint to the
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...

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Wood, Paint

Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief wood carving nest Robber, black forest ca. 1890 A fine wood carving relief depicting a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese carved paloma wood Okimono of Jurojin (god of longevity with a turtle). A symbol of long
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine. It is thought to have been made around the Taisho
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old carved wooden frog made in Japan. It is from the early Showa period (1900s-1940s
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Chinese Antique Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions This is a very old wooden square plate
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Rosewood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
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H 0.99 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Dog 1920s-1940s/Figurine Mingei Object Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a dog. This wood carving is estimated to have been made
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving "Hotei" 1860s-1900s / Buddha Statue Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "Hotei" wood carving. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Horse 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese large wooden carving of a horse. It dates from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Daruma 1860s-1900s / Wood Carving Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
daruma, the size of the palm of your hand, it has a unique presence. This is a very rare wood carving
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving「Daikokuten」1860s-1900s / Figurine Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden statue. It is from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s). It appears to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wooden Daruma doll. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique 15th Century Wood Carving Buddha's Hand / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old carved wooden Buddha hand made in Japan. It is a wood carving from the Muromachi
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Elephant 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese elephant wood carving. This wood carving dates from the Meiji period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan. This wood carving was made in the early
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Heavenly God 1800s-1860s / Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a god. It is called "Tenjin. Tenjin" is a general
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Monkey 1860s-1900s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a monkey. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1900s-1920s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
a very rare wood carving with a wabi-sabi aesthetic. It weighs 1.2 kg.
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Old Eroded Wood Sculpture on an Iron Stand
By Unique Items
Located in Linz, AT
Teakwood root sculpture on an black iron stand. Beautiful organic teak root sculpture with stunning erosion detail, with a black iron stand. Oiling the root gives its special un...
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2010s Indonesian Country Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak

Old Eroded Wood Sculpture on an Iron Stand
Old Eroded Wood Sculpture on an Iron Stand
H 30.7 in W 12.2 in D 14.6 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Buddha 1700s-1800s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden Buddha. It is a wood carving from the Edo period (1700s-1800s
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Black Daruma 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese large wooden Daruma. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Turtle 1800s-1860s/Folk Crafts Object Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese carved wooden turtle. This item is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Object Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan. This wood carving was made in the early
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Male God 1600s-1700s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a male deity. It is a wood carving from the early Edo
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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Old Wood Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Old Wood Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue is a truly unique and special collectible
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden object. It is thought to have been made during the Showa era
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Mask of Old Man Ko-Jo
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period carved wood mask depicting Ko-Jo, an old man. The piece dates to circa 1820 and
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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Dragon Carving Double Sided Circle
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Dragon Carving. Qing Dynasty Double Sided Wood Carving of Eight Dragons
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Cypress

2 Old Decorative Elements in Polychrome Carved Wood circa 1930 Unknown Origin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 old decorative elements in polychrome carved wood circa 1930 unknown origin price is for one
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Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Beech

Old Buddha Plate from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Zandstone Material: wood 87 cm high 70 cm wide 13 cm thick Originating from Burma
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Buddha Plate from Burma
Old Buddha Plate from Burma
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H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 5.12 in
Old lithograph signed André Favory
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Original lithograph 10/180, by the French painter André Favory, circa 1910. Fine quality artist's piece. Very decorative, this lithograph does not lack character. Cubist landscape. ...
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Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Old lithograph signed André Favory
Old lithograph signed André Favory
H 24.61 in W 19.89 in D 0.6 in
Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
opened the Swiss wood carving school in Brienz, ca. 1870, where all the carvers learned the craft to
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Old Sandstone Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 42 cm high 18,5 cm wide and 13 cm deep Weight: 7.8 kgs
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Sandstone Buddha Statue from Burma
Old Sandstone Buddha Statue from Burma
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H 16.54 in W 7.29 in D 5.12 in
Old Sandstone Hanuman Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 50,5 cm high 21,5 cm wide and 13,3 cm deep Weight: 16 kgs
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Sandstone Hanuman Statue from India
Old Sandstone Hanuman Statue from India
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H 19.89 in W 8.47 in D 5.24 in
Old Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 58 cm high 36 cm wide and 30 cm deep Weight: 11.45 kgs With traces of original
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma
Old Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma
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H 22.84 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Man Holding a Beer Stein, Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of a beer drinking man, 20th century Austria, he is holding his stein in one hand and
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old pair of monk statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 15,7 cm high 12,2 cm wide and 16,1 cm deep Weight: 0.602 kgs Originating from Burma
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old pair of monk statues from Burma
Old pair of monk statues from Burma
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H 6.19 in W 4.81 in D 6.34 in
Old Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood Measures: 73,5 cm high 53 cm wide and 31,5 cm deep Weight: 16.60 kgs Gilded
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
Old Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma
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H 28.94 in W 20.87 in D 12.41 in
Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 93 cm high 34,5 cm wide and 21 cm deep Hand carved from a
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
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H 36.62 in W 13.59 in D 8.27 in
Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 109 cm high 43 cm wide and 24 cm deep Hand carved from a
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
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H 42.92 in W 16.93 in D 9.45 in
Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 93,5 cm high 35,5 cm wide and 21 cm deep Hand carved from a
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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
Old Sandstone Apsara Lady Statue from India
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H 36.82 in W 13.98 in D 8.27 in
Large Old Sandstone Buddha Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 151,5 cm high 82,5 cm wide and 46 cm deep Hand carved from
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Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Old Sandstone Buddha Statue from India
Large Old Sandstone Buddha Statue from India
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H 59.65 in W 32.49 in D 18.12 in
Lotus Flower Old Finial Sculptures
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
layer of wax mixed with dirt, hiding the wood carving. Measures: Left: High 46 cm. on a black square
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Antique Early 18th Century Tibetan Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Lotus Flower Old Finial Sculptures
Lotus Flower Old Finial Sculptures
H 18.12 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Old Pair of Wooden Burmese Monks from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 81 & 77 cm high With porcelain eyes Very large ! Mandalay style Originating
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Pair of Wooden Burmese Monks from Burma
Old Pair of Wooden Burmese Monks from Burma
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H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Old Burmese Monk Statues from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 25 cm high 16,5 cm wide and 17,5 cm deep Weight: 2.386 kgs Namaskara mudra
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Old Burmese Monk Statues from Burma
Pair of Old Burmese Monk Statues from Burma
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H 9.85 in W 6.5 in D 6.89 in
Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of Saint Florian, the patron saint of fire fighters, 20th century Austria, the saint
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Metal Shrine with Antique Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: metal. Material: wood. Measures: 37 cm high 15, 3 cm wide and 14, 5 cm deep. Weight
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Antique 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Metal Shrine with Antique Buddha Statue from Nepal
Old Metal Shrine with Antique Buddha Statue from Nepal
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H 14.57 in W 6.03 in D 5.71 in
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Slab
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
find. We source the highest quality petrified wood available. Over 40 million years old. Each piece
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Petrified Wood, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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Old Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal old wood carving for your home. An old wood carving — often made from wood, cedar and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an old wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right old wood carving, those designed in Folk Art, Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is an Old Wood Carving?

Prices for an old wood carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $10,500, while the average can fetch as much as $798.
Questions About Old Wood Carving
  • 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
    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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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
    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 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.