What is Chinese wood carving?

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.

What is Jepara wood carving?

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.

What is a Paete wood carving?

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.

What is Japanese wood carving?

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.

How do you identify wood carvings?

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.

What are the types of wood carving?

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.

How can I tell if carved wood is antique?

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.

How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?

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.

What is carved wood art called?

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.

What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?

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.

What wood is used for African carvings?

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.

What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?

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.

What wood is used for carving in Bali?

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.

What are carved wood figures in African art?

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.

Primitive Carved Wood

Antique Carved Teak Furniture

Wooden Hand Carved Art

Primitive Wooden Objects

African Primitive Art

Wood Carving 1930

Antique Wood Bowls

Antique Primitive Bench

American Primitive Furniture

Primitive Carved Wood Figural Tiki Totem Kinetic Wobbly Balancing Art Sculpture

$850

Primitive Carved Wood Figural Tiki Totem Kinetic Wobbly Balancing Art Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Primitive Carved Wood Figural Tiki Kinetic Wobbly Balancing Art Sculpture.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Primitive Carved Wood Bowl #1, 1930s

$687

Primitive Carved Wood Bowl #1, 1930s

Located in Rīga, LV

Antique primitive carved wooden bowl (#1) with a beautiful patina. Additional information: Origin: Latvia Dimensions: W 65 cm x D 28 cm x H 10.5 cm

Category

20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Primitive Antique Carved Wood Bowl with Wabi Sabi Style

$950

Primitive Antique Carved Wood Bowl with Wabi Sabi Style

Located in Bridgeport, CT

As stated above, the Bowl has several enhancing signs of age and use including wood checking, losses and wear which all add to the particularly fine Primitive presentation.

Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

A trio of carved wood primitive sculptures by Luciano Bertolotto

$6,526 / set

A trio of carved wood primitive sculptures by Luciano Bertolotto

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary set of three carvings created from recycled wood from antique furniture by the acclaimed Italian artist Luciano Bertolotto (Pompi) . These naïf primitive style scul...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Primitives

Materials

Wood

Set (9) Foundry Molds in Wood Aluminum Primitive Graphic Art Installation

$3,500 / set

Set (9) Foundry Molds in Wood Aluminum Primitive Graphic Art Installation

By Marcel Duchamp, Richard Serra, Donald Judd, (after) Alexander Calder, Louise Nevelson

Located in Round Top, TX

Set of Nine Wood and Aluminum Foundry Molds Sourced directly from a de-commissioned foundry, this is graphic art, handicraft, and history all rolled into this collection. These cast...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Aluminum

Primitive African Carved Wood Low Sculptural Bench 1960s

$2,175

Primitive African Carved Wood Low Sculptural Bench 1960s

Located in Rīga, LV

Primitive carved wood daybed or low bench with an elongated seat, raised headrest, and block-form supports.

Category

Vintage 1960s African Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl

$1,800

Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large hand-carved Antique Dough Bowl or Trencher in original condition. Notable for its large size and fine traditional form, the Bowl has an admirable timeworn quality and very fi...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Grain Mortars, Primitive Rustic Vessels

$1,020 / item

Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Grain Mortars, Primitive Rustic Vessels

Located in BORGO, FR

Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Grain Storage Vessels, Late 19th–Early 20th Century A superb pair of antique hand-carved wooden grain storage vessels dating from the late 19th to...

Category

20th Century Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

19thc Wood Pueblo Hand Carved Spoon

$895

19thc Wood Pueblo Hand Carved Spoon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Pueblo hand carved scoop or large serving spoon with amazing patina.This is American for sure and possibly Navajo or Pueblo. The condition is very good.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Carved Cowbell

$384Sale Price|20% Off

Early 20th Century Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Carved Cowbell

Located in Barcelona, ES

Traditional pastoral primitive carved wood cowbell support. Handmade in Spain, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memo...

Materials

Wood

Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

$350

Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish carved and painted tape loom, Denmark. Tape looms were historically used to weave narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, ribbons, and straps. The initials "MJ" and ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Assorted Stone fruit

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Assorted Stone fruit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19thc wood dough bowl with a collection of 24 pcs. of stone fruit or alabaster fruit.This collection includes the fruit & bowl as a collection.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Redwood Live Edge Burl Salad Bowl, Rustic Folk Art

$250

Hand-Carved Redwood Live Edge Burl Salad Bowl, Rustic Folk Art

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a great looking well made hand carved bowl made of red wood and having an overhanging edge. It has a wonderful burl on the side and a small spot with a rough edge. The grain ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Primitives

Materials

Wood

Early 19Thc Wooden Carved Dough Bowl

$875

Early 19Thc Wooden Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Hand carved dough bowl from New England in great condition. The patina is amazing condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Spoon, 19th Century

$920

Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Spoon, 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Spoon, 19th Century Material: Hand-Carved Wood A characterful antique folk art spoon, individually hand-carved from a single piece of wood and d...

Category

Antique 19th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Rustic Cutting Board with Unique Fan Handle

$1,431

19th Century French Rustic Cutting Board with Unique Fan Handle

Located in Buisson, FR

Dating back to circa 1850-1880, this exceptional rustic French cutting board is a true one-of-a-kind survival. Hand-hewn from a single solid piece of hardwood, the object is distingu...

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Rustic Oak Cutting Board with Angular Shoulders

$417

19th Century French Rustic Oak Cutting Board with Angular Shoulders

Located in Buisson, FR

Dating back to circa 1850-1880, this rustic French cutting board is hand-hewn from a single solid piece of dense oak. The piece features a distinctive silhouette with clean, geometri...

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Rustic Oak Chopping Block with Handle

$795

19th Century French Rustic Oak Chopping Block with Handle

Located in Buisson, FR

Dating back to circa 1850-1880, this primitive French chopping block is hand-hewn from a single, exceptionally thick piece of solid oak. The piece features unique elongated proportio...

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Primitives

Materials

Wood

Pair French 19th Century French Rustic Cutting and Chopping Boards

$795 / set

Pair French 19th Century French Rustic Cutting and Chopping Boards

Located in Buisson, FR

Dating back to circa 1850-1880, this pair of rustic French cutting boards offers a beautiful contrast in tone and form. Each board is hand-hewn from a single solid piece of hardwood....

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Primitives

Materials

Wood

17th Century French Sandstone Mortar with Early Wooden Pestle

$1,374

17th Century French Sandstone Mortar with Early Wooden Pestle

Located in Buisson, FR

This robust, hand-carved sandstone mortar is a characterful expression of 17th-century French utilitarian craftsmanship (circa 1600–1700). The piece features four prominent, organica...

Category

Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Primitives

Materials

Sandstone

19thc Blue Painted Butter Churn From PA

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Blue Painted Butter Churn From PA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc painted blue butter churn from Pennsylvania in old grungy exterior with original wood churner stem/insert All original metal band and hardware nails also. Beautiful old age and...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Primitive American Hand Made Wood Carved Bench

$2,296Sale Price|30% Off

Primitive American Hand Made Wood Carved Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rustic modern primitive bench. Hand carved weathered patina that has withstood the test of time. Shows lots of gouges, and markings. (See pics) Sturdy unique bench with tons of ch...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture

$725

1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully hand crafted solid wood totemic sculpture with detailed features highlighting its authentic presence. This unique piece meshes style and art into a eye catching and taste...

Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Spanish Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Carved Solid Wood, 1950s

$687

Spanish Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Carved Solid Wood, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Spanish Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Carved Solid Wood, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

African Senufo Hand Carved Wood Bed - 1950s - Primitive style

$4,809

African Senufo Hand Carved Wood Bed - 1950s - Primitive style

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Wear consistent with age and use. Material: Carved solid wood (monoxyle carved from a single block of wood).

Category

Vintage 1950s African Primitive Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Primitive Carved Timber Indian Bench

$4,950

Primitive Carved Timber Indian Bench

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Primitive bench carved from single timber, Indian, contemporary.

Category

Vintage 1980s Indian Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Monolithic Carved Wood Folk Art Pillar Head Sculpture

$540

Antique Primitive Monolithic Carved Wood Folk Art Pillar Head Sculpture

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

An authentic, highly minimalist primitive folk art pillar sculpture hand-carved from a single block of dense, solid hardwood.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Boho Hand-Carved Wood Bust

$495

Primitive Boho Hand-Carved Wood Bust

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This raw, expressive bust is a powerful example of outsider or folk-inspired sculpture. Hand-carved from a single piece of weathered wood, the figure features exaggerated facial feat...

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi 19th Century Asian Primitive Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sculptural Door

$6,000

Wabi-Sabi 19th Century Asian Primitive Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sculptural Door

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Particularly striking is the contrast between the deeply aged, dark brown-black surface and the subtle natural tones of the wood revealed in areas where the surface has been worn or ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Primitive Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Primitive Ancient Wood Coffee Table

$12,500

Primitive Ancient Wood Coffee Table

Located in North Miami, FL

This amazing hand carved wood table was once used for mortar and pestle (retains original pestle) - it now can be used as a RARE and exciting coffee table with the 3 openings perfect...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive hand-carved sculptural wood chairs with live edges

$3,740 / set

Primitive hand-carved sculptural wood chairs with live edges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Primitive hand-carved sculptural wood chairs with live edges.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Primitive Wood Carved Candelabra. Circa 1970s.

$195

Vintage Primitive Wood Carved Candelabra. Circa 1970s.

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Candelabra Solid Wood, Intricate Carvings, Cover the Entire Piece. Round Base. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 13 1/2 W ; 13 1/2 D ; 15 H

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wood

Primitive Grain Bin Console Table, Hand-Carved Solid Wood, Circa 1890s

$1,680

Primitive Grain Bin Console Table, Hand-Carved Solid Wood, Circa 1890s

Located in Round Top, TX

Primitive wood bin console of solid wood planks. Angled profile and interior storage space make this piece unique. This piece would be a lovely way to terminate the end of a hallway...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Primitive Rat Figurine

$695

Hand Carved Primitive Rat Figurine

Located in Seattle, WA

This intricately hand carved wooden rat figurine has great patina throughout and engravings to look like fur. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as picture...

Category

Vintage 1970s Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head

$579

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Primitive architectural carved wood mounted Indian horse head A beautiful piece of folk architecture from the Indian continent, the horse head was usually found marking doorways w...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red

$1,800

Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Sculpture A beautiful piece

$682

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Sculpture A beautiful piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Sculpture A beautiful piece of folk architecture from the Indian continent, the carving was used to mark doorways etc. warding off bad s...

Category

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Primitive Carved Sitting Woman Sculpture

$446

Primitive Carved Sitting Woman Sculpture

Located in Haaltert, BE

Primitive Carved Sitting Woman Sculpture

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Carved Primitive Borneo Door Sculpture, Malaysia

$1,374

18th Century Hand-Carved Primitive Borneo Door Sculpture, Malaysia

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Primitive Borneo Granary old Door, with residue of color on a facade: suitable as a modern wood sculpture on support - I can darken the wood with simple wax on request. M/251. Inte...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Malaysian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1920s-1940s Lega Style African Tribal Wood Female Figure・Primitive

$660

1920s-1940s Lega Style African Tribal Wood Female Figure・Primitive

Located in 足利市, JP

An exceptional and deeply expressive piece of African tribal history: an Original 1920s–1940s Congolese Tribal Carved Wood Female Ancestor Figure (Lega Style). Dating back to the mid...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Primitive Carved Ebony Wood Benin Bust Head Sculpture Table Lamp

$425

Vintage African Primitive Carved Ebony Wood Benin Bust Head Sculpture Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage African (Nigerian) Primitive Carved Ebony Wood Benin Bust Head Sculpture Form Table Lamp.

Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive Table Lamps

Materials

Ebony

Primitive Console Table, Solid Wood Plank Top, Splayed Legs, 1940s

$14,829

Primitive Console Table, Solid Wood Plank Top, Splayed Legs, 1940s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Primitive Console Table, Solid Wood Plank Top, Splayed Legs, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Wood

Teak Wood Primitive Mortar Converted into Coffee Table with Carved Rosettes

$4,025

Teak Wood Primitive Mortar Converted into Coffee Table with Carved Rosettes

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Primitive teak wood mortar converted into a coffee table base, with floral carved accents, bracketed base and rustic character.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Rustic Antique European Carved Painted Wood Primitive Pig Bench Console Table

$3,250

Rustic Antique European Carved Painted Wood Primitive Pig Bench Console Table

Located in Forney, TX

A primitive handmade antique European farmhouse three legged "pig bench" work table. circa 1840 Europe, likely Swedish or Scandinavian, mid-19th century, featuring sturdy primitive ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint, Elm

French Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Solid Wood, Turned Legs, 1950s

$629

French Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Solid Wood, Turned Legs, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Solid Wood, Turned Legs, 1950s. This rustic stool is built from a thick slab of solid wood forming a free-edge seat with an adzed, ribbed surfac...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Primitive Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Wood

Japanese Old Carved Wooden Dog Sculpture 1950s-1970s / Primitive Folk Art

$700

Japanese Old Carved Wooden Dog Sculpture 1950s-1970s / Primitive Folk Art

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden dog sculpture. Its dignified posture and forward-looking gaze evoke the loyalty, intelligence, and noble character often associated with tra...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle

$495

Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Large Antique Primitive Carved Wooden Farm Forks, Early 20th Century

$361 / set

Pair Of Large Antique Primitive Carved Wooden Farm Forks, Early 20th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

RUSTIC WOODEN TOOLS OF FARMING INTEREST A pair of hugely decorative, sculptural hand-carved farming forks in the primitive rustic style. They would have originally been used in f...

Category

Early 20th Century British Primitive Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Primitive Spoon, 20th Century

$200

Hand-Carved Primitive Spoon, 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This rustic hand-carved wooden spoon exudes character and history. Its simple, utilitarian form is enriched by decades of use, with a smooth handle and a deep bowl shaped by hand too...

Category

20th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rustic Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Mancala Game Board, Vintage

$670

Rustic Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Mancala Game Board, Vintage

Located in San Diego, CA

A wonderfully tactile example of primitive game-board craftsmanship, this rustic hand-carved wooden Mancala board has an unusually sculptural, elongated form.

Category

Vintage 1930s African Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Carved Pennsylvania Primitive Walnut Hexagonal Charcuterie or Cutting Board

$260 / item

Carved Pennsylvania Primitive Walnut Hexagonal Charcuterie or Cutting Board

Located in Red Lion, PA

This early 20th-century Pennsylvania primitive walnut charcuterie or cutting board is a stunning example of handcrafted American folk craftsmanship. The rich, dark walnut boasts exqu...

Category

20th Century American Primitive Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19thc Hand Carved Pueblo Primitive Dough Bowl

$1,260Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Hand Carved Pueblo Primitive Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand Carved Pueblo Solid Wood Rustic Bowl. Farm House Centerpiece with significant tool marks and aging.This very early hand carved dough bowl from a Santa Fe collection. Pueblo han...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique French Country Primitive Carved Marble Mortar and Pestle on Wood Base

$6,500

Antique French Country Primitive Carved Marble Mortar and Pestle on Wood Base

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Country Primitive Carved Marble Mortar and Pestle on Solid Wood Primitive Base with 3 Large Wooden Pestles.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble

Primitive Antique Burl Wood Bowl, c. 19th Century

$975

Primitive Antique Burl Wood Bowl, c. 19th Century

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An antique, hand-carved burl bowl with its original surface. Slightly out-of-round. Possibly European in origin, circa 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Burl

Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century

$825

Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful and highly decorative sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France. The chair is constructed entirely from solid wood and features a simple t...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Decorative Fine Carved Wood Wall Panel

$1,195

Decorative Fine Carved Wood Wall Panel

Located in Germantown, MD

Decorative Fine Carved Wood Wall Panel Measures 45" in width, 20" in height

Category

20th Century Unknown Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Trough, 19th Century

$300

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Trough, 19th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A deeply textured, primitive hand-carved wooden trough. Shaped from a single piece of solid wood, this piece shows centuries-old artisanal methods and a timeless utilitarian aesthet...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Carved Pennsylvania Primitive Walnut Free Form Charcuterie or Cutting Board

$240 / item

Carved Pennsylvania Primitive Walnut Free Form Charcuterie or Cutting Board

Located in Red Lion, PA

This early 20th-century Pennsylvania primitive walnut charcuterie or cutting board is a stunning example of handcrafted American folk craftsmanship. The rich, dark walnut boasts exqu...

Category

20th Century American Primitive Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Unique Primitive Iron and Wood Tray

$350Sale Price|39% Off

Unique Primitive Iron and Wood Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

Very unique Primitive tray or centerpiece made of iron and wood teak. The piece is very solid, heavy and quite impressive.

Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Centerpieces

Materials

Iron

19th C. Rustic Weathered Primitive Pine Console Wood Cabbage Cutter Coffee Table

$1,710

19th C. Rustic Weathered Primitive Pine Console Wood Cabbage Cutter Coffee Table

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 1800’s cabbage kraut cutter/shredder that works perfectly as a cocktail or coffee table. Originally, the cutter would have been placed over a pottery crock when in use. The cutt...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools

Unavailable

H 32 in W 20 in D 14 in

Pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools

Located in Las Vegas, NV

These tripod-base Sergio Rodrigues style bar stools are unique and stunning! Their seats are inspired by primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron with brutalist texture, and gor...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Primitive Folk Art Carved Wood Figures Zinzow 1969

Unavailable

H 18 in W 4 in D 4 in

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Primitive Folk Art Carved Wood Figures Zinzow 1969

Located in Miami, FL

There is a lot of expression in each of these figures with minimal carved strokes. What makes these figures extra special is the fact that they are titled " Primitive " signed ZINZOW...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tuscan Primitive Wood Dough Bowl

Unavailable

H 7 in Dm 23 in

Vintage Tuscan Primitive Wood Dough Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Tuscan Primitive wood dough bowl, carved from one solid piece of root-wood, a large rounded square form with tapered sides, a flat bottom and one protruding side handle, an u...

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20th Century Italian Rustic Primitives

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Wood

Primitive Hand-Carved Folk Church Spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY

Unavailable

H 68 in Dm 5 in

Primitive Hand-Carved Folk Church Spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY

Located in New York, NY

Primitive hand-carved folk church spire, Adirondack Mountain Region, NY. circa 1860-1890, original surface, split and worn from the elements. Moss and lichen in places. New black st...

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Primitives

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Wood

Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools

Unavailable

H 10 in Dm 3 in

Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of Carved Wood Kitchen Tools

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Primitives

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Wood

Huge Tibetan Wood Carved Oxen Bell with Clapper, Great Aged Patina

Unavailable

H 31 in W 32.5 in D 10 in

Huge Tibetan Wood Carved Oxen Bell with Clapper, Great Aged Patina

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extraordinary Archaistic style huge Tibetan wood carved bell with wood clapper hanging by a woven rope cording. It has a marvelous shape and aged patina and markings of use. Proba...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Primitives

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Wood

African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving

Unavailable

H 18 in W 7 in D 20 in

African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving

Located in Austin, TX

African two part small chair with carved elephant at the upper back, the seat fits into a pierced slot at center of the back board.

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20th Century Kenyan Primitives

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Wood

Early Hand-Carved Folk Art Shovel

Unavailable

H 36 in W 12 in D 1.5 in

Early Hand-Carved Folk Art Shovel

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a wonderful hand-carved Primitive Folk Art shovel with original red paint on the handle.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

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Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Chinese Boat, circa Late 1800s

Unavailable

H 12 in W 85 in D 8.5 in

Antique Hand-Carved Chinese Boat, circa Late 1800s

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Hand-carved narrow Chinese antique boat, mid-late 1800s. Dug out style, very heavy elmwood. Outstanding example of Folk Art.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Primitives

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Wood

Eclectic Collection of 18th and 19th Century Treenware Spoons

Unavailable

H 2.5 in W 15 in D 4 in

Eclectic Collection of 18th and 19th Century Treenware Spoons

Located in Hudson, NY

Cabinet of curiosities: Diverse spoons, forks, and an early spork. All hand-carved.

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Antique 19th Century Primitives

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Wood

Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 8 in W 17.5 in D 10.75 in

Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

An antique African oval Zambian food bowl hand-carved and decorated from native timber with a interior divided food compartment and the original top from Africa circa 1900. Featuring...

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Antique 1890s Zambian Tribal Primitives

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Wood

19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in

19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure

Located in Copenhagen, Copenhagen

Malay worship female figure, carved in wood, standing with inlaid shell Marked in buttom: "Lestrite, Middel Sepik District, New Guinea".

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Antique 1890s Papua New Guinean Folk Art Primitives

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Shell, Wood

Antique Rice Mortar, Small

Unavailable

H 20.75 in Dm 11.5 in

Antique Rice Mortar, Small

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique rice mortar, small.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Primitives

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Wood

Antique Rice Mortar, Tall

Unavailable

H 29.5 in Dm 13 in

Antique Rice Mortar, Tall

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique rice mortar, tall.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Primitives

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Wood

Primitive Abstract Wood Carved Bust

Unavailable

H 13 in W 7 in D 8 in

Primitive Abstract Wood Carved Bust

Located in Richmond, VA

Primitive Brutalist bust, hatchet carved from solid wood. 8" wide, 7" deep, 13" tall.

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2010s American Primitive Busts

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Wood

Primitive Carved End Table

Unavailable

H 16 in W 9 in D 9 in

Primitive Carved End Table

Located in Richmond, VA

Hand carved, unique wooden end table. Sculpted from solid wood and measures 16" tall, 9" diameter at top and bottom. Piece is made from natural materials so some small cracking and g...

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2010s American Primitive End Tables

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Wood

Primitive Abstract Wood Sculpture Object

Unavailable

H 20.5 in Dm 6 in

Primitive Abstract Wood Sculpture Object

Located in Richmond, VA

Hand sculpted oak wood art object sculpture. Measures 20.5" tall, 6" diameter at the thickest part. Has natural grain variation and some natural cracks.

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2010s American Primitive Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Oak

Primitive Carved Wooden End Table Pedestal

Unavailable

H 22.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Primitive Carved Wooden End Table Pedestal

Located in Richmond, VA

Original design, hand carved wooden end table by the artist. Made from solid hackberry which tends to have incredible figuring, and high contrast spalting (black lines) against the w...

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2010s Primitive End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Primitive Turn of the Century Convertible Wood Bench

Unavailable

H 32 in W 59.5 in D 16 in

Primitive Turn of the Century Convertible Wood Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An outstanding, Primitive, turn-of-the-century wood bench. Incredible details and handmade craftsmanship with a wonderfully worn surface from age. A fantastic and highly-unusual hing...

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Vintage 1910s American Primitive Benches

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Wood

Primitive Carved Medical Model

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 16 in D 9 in

Primitive Carved Medical Model

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A carved medical model in wood of leg and foot with springs on a base

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Early 20th Century American Sculptures

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Metal

19th Century Primitive Wood Carving Sculpture

Unavailable

H 15 in W 10 in D 9 in

19th Century Primitive Wood Carving Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Unique 19th century primitive wood carving sculpture Appalachian art sculpture.

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Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Craftsman Sculptures an...

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Wood

Primitive French Carved Toy Horse

Unavailable

H 25.5 in W 25 in D 9 in

Primitive French Carved Toy Horse

Located in Savannah, GA

Black painted and carved wood on red wheels, brass eyes. Charming and rustic.

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Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Primitive Handmade Wood Accent Table with Hand Motif

Unavailable

H 24 in Dm 24 in

Primitive Handmade Wood Accent Table with Hand Motif

Located in Saint Paul, MN

A stunning, handmade wooden accent table made from a single tree stump fashioned into a hand motif. An excellent piece of primitive work showing true craftsmanship -- a one-of-a-kind...

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Vintage 1970s American Primitive Side Tables

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Hardwood

Unique Sol Garson Signed Hand Carved Wood Sculptural Chair

Unavailable

H 27.96 in Dm 15.75 in

Unique Sol Garson Signed Hand Carved Wood Sculptural Chair

Located in London, GB

One off, unique Sol Garson sculptural stained wood hand carved chair, signed '74. Seat upholstery is made by Faux Croco leather. Apparently is comfortable. Sol Garson born in 1923 an...

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Vintage 1970s British Primitive Chairs

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Wood

Tiered Primitive End table

Unavailable

H 13 in Dm 14.4 in

Tiered Primitive End table

Located in Richmond, VA

Primitive Minimal end table or stool, this sculpted piece is an original design and hand carved from oak. It measures 14.4" diameter and 13" tall. It implies both weight and weightle...

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2010s American Primitive End Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Sculpted Primitive End Table

Unavailable

H 24.25 in Dm 9 in

Sculpted Primitive End Table

Located in Richmond, VA

Original sculpted end table/pillar, perfect for plant or to showcase a piece of art. Hand carved from solid sweet gum wood, this piece compliments any modern and/or thoughtful interi...

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2010s American Primitive End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Hand-Carved Reclaimed Wood Bowl by Lukas Machnik

Unavailable

H 4 in W 20 in D 21 in

Hand-Carved Reclaimed Wood Bowl by Lukas Machnik

By Lukas Machnik

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-Carved Reclaimed Wood Bowl by Lukas Machnik available from LMD/studio. One-of-a-kind hand-carved reclaimed wood bowl ebonized with calligraphy ink by Lukas Machnik. Each bowl ...

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2010s American Primitive Serving Bowls

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Hand-Carved Reclaimed Wood Bowl by Lukas Machnik

Unavailable

H 4 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Hand-Carved Reclaimed Wood Bowl by Lukas Machnik

By Lukas Machnik

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-Carved Reclaimed Wood Bowl by Lukas Machnik available from LMD/studio. One-of-a-kind hand-carved reclaimed wood bowl ebonized with calligraphy ink by Lukas Machnik. Each bowl i...

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2010s American Primitive Serving Bowls

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

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Primitive Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the primitive carved wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, reclaimed wood and metal, every primitive carved wood was constructed with great care. There are 396 variations of the antique or vintage primitive carved wood you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect primitive carved wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right primitive carved wood, those designed in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made primitive carved wood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei are consistently popular.

How Much is a Primitive Carved Wood?

The average selling price for a primitive carved wood at 1stDibs is $1,099, while they’re typically $70 on the low end and $156,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Primitive Carved Wood

What is Chinese wood carving?
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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.
What is Jepara wood carving?
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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.
What is a Paete wood carving?
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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.
What is Japanese wood carving?
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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.
How do you identify wood carvings?
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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.
What are the types of wood carving?
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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.
How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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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.
How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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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.
What is carved wood art called?
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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.
What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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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.
What wood is used for African carvings?
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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.
What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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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.
What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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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.
What are carved wood figures in African art?
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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.