What does carved in high relief mean?

Carved in high relief means that a sculpture has a certain type of carving. Specifically, high relief describes the type where more than half of the figures represented in a work extend outwards from a flat surface. Famous examples include the heads on Mount Rushmore and the Ghiberti Doors on the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of high-relief sculptures.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

Relief Carving Wood

Chinese Gilt Wood Panel

High Relief Carved Panel

Relief Wall Plaque

Chinese Relief

Lion Of Lucerne Sculpture

German Stein

Antique Wood Indian Sculpture

Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel

Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890

$1,260

H 8.86 in W 6.5 in D 1.58 in

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 scenery of a nest robbing of a raptor by a man.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab

$5,750Sale Price|50% Off

H 42 in W 72 in D 2 in

Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Monumental Japanese bas relief carving on natural wood slab Palatial sized Japanese wood carving from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel Religious Figures, 18th-19th Century

$689

H 25.5 in W 11 in D 1.5 in

Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel Religious Figures, 18th-19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, well-carved, heavy work depicting religious figures. Perhaps featured in a church or temple at one time. We are listing it as 18th-19th century but could be older. ...

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel of Catholic Saint, 18th-19th Century

$895

H 26 in W 16 in D 4 in

Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel of Catholic Saint, 18th-19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, intricately carved, heavy solid work depicting a religious figure, likely a catholic saint offering his blessing (We have been told that this may be the Holy Infant of P...

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century

$2,980

H 15.16 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century

By Hermann Steiner

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Their wood-carving art works with sculptures, wall plaques and reliefs enhance any interior design.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquer Armoire with Relief Carving & Gilt Motif

$3,500Sale Price|46% Off

H 65 in W 44.5 in D 19 in

Red Lacquer Armoire with Relief Carving & Gilt Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

Red lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt motif doors. Bi-fold open doors, inside with three shelves, two of three shelves are removable with three drawers inside.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Collectible Antique Gilded Bronze Cash Register with Relief Carving

$4,366

H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 15.75 in

Collectible Antique Gilded Bronze Cash Register with Relief Carving

Located in Madrid, ES

An outstanding antique cash register, finely crafted in gilded bronze and richly adorned with intricate relief carvings. This piece exemplifies the opulent style and master craftsman...

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Antique 19th Century American Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Oak Table Coffret Box with Relief Trophy Carvings

$1,800

H 8.75 in W 13.375 in D 10.375 in

19th Century French Oak Table Coffret Box with Relief Trophy Carvings

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Each side and lid of this French table coffret box has been hand-carved with a distinct display of trophy carvings. The oak box, which is from the 180...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century Colonial Wooden Chest with Relief Carvings and Iron Fittings

$3,102

H 12.6 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in

18th Century Colonial Wooden Chest with Relief Carvings and Iron Fittings

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century colonial wooden trunk with hand carved ornamental, flower and bust reliefs on top and sides. Wrought iron fittings, decorations and side handles.

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Antique Mid-18th Century South American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 1900's French Pine Candlesticks with Fleur De Lys Relief Carvings

$880 / set

H 25.25 in W 7 in D 6.375 in

Pair of Early 1900's French Pine Candlesticks with Fleur De Lys Relief Carvings

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-carved in the early 1900s, the candlesticks have a tripartite base, with each side adorned with a low-relief carving of a fleur de lys. Each flower is flanked by a pair of grace...

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Early 20th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Iron

20th Century Pair (2) Traditional Chinese Wall Panels/Relief Panels, Gilded Wood

$2,072

H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 3.15 in

20th Century Pair (2) Traditional Chinese Wall Panels/Relief Panels, Gilded Wood

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century Pair (2) Traditional Chinese Wall Panels/Relief Panels, Gilded Wood Carvings. These intricate carvings depict detailed scenes with figures, buildings, and landscapes.

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20th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Relief Portrait with Leather Backdrop and Oak Frame

$495

H 31 in W 24 in D 2.5 in

Hand-Carved Wood Relief Portrait with Leather Backdrop and Oak Frame

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This striking piece of wall art showcases masterful craftsmanship and emotional depth through its three-dimensional wood relief carving. At the heart of the composition is a central ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Leather, Oak

Wooden Micro Carving Plaque by Johann Rint ca. 1880

$980

H 5.12 in W 6.5 in D 0.6 in

Wooden Micro Carving Plaque by Johann Rint ca. 1880

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Wooden Micro Carving Plaque by Johann Rint ca. 1880 A small wall plaque with detailed relief carvings worked out of linden wood by Johann Rint ca. 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Emil Janel (Swedish American 1897-1981) Relief Woodcarving Figural Sculpture

$2,150 / item

H 12.5 in W 11.5 in D 4.5 in

Emil Janel (Swedish American 1897-1981) Relief Woodcarving Figural Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Full relief wood carving, signed Emil Janel. Emil Janel was a Swedish-born, American artist.

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Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Carved And Gilt Wood Panels

$1,875 / set

H 34 in W 27 in D 0.25 in

Mid Century Modern Carved And Gilt Wood Panels

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of painted, carved and gilt panels in relief of gaming and gambling casino scenes. Figural wood relief carving with gold and silver gilt with painted background.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

19th Century Italian Door Panel

$2,675

H 36 in W 23 in D 3 in

19th Century Italian Door Panel

Located in Nashville, TN

This piece is no exception, with its deep relief carving and wood grain patina and aged paint.

Category

Antique 1810s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Carved Box With Floral Details

$636Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 13.8 in D 6.8 in

20th Century French Carved Box With Floral Details

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th century French carved wooden box is a charming example of decorative craftsmanship, distinguished by its richly detailed floral relief carving. Crafted from solid wood, the...

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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian 18th Century Hand Painted Cabinet

$3,850

H 69 in W 63 in D 24.5 in

Vintage Asian 18th Century Hand Painted Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Finished in a rich oxblood red lacquer, the piece is further distinguished by intricate gilt-wood relief carvings along the upper gallery and central drawers.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Alter Table

$7,500

H 36 in W 103 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pedestal legs with high relief foliate carving. The wood has been cleaned down to reveal a light colored hardwood with some remnants of the original stained finish.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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Vintage 1950s Texas Folk Art Carving Retablo

Unavailable

H 10 in W 5.25 in D 1 in

Vintage 1950s Texas Folk Art Carving Retablo

Located in Seguin, TX

Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk art wood relief carving with saint retablo by Fritz Rummler (1888-1983) Fredericksburg Texas.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Left and Right, Chinese High Relief Carved Giltwood Panels

Unavailable

H 76.25 in W 15.88 in D 1.5 in

Pair of Left and Right, Chinese High Relief Carved Giltwood Panels

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

These well carved Chinese panels have very deep carvings and feature flowers and birds in an uplifting scene. These versatile pieces can be used in many ways as accent to a room.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Los Castillo Mid Century Mexican Bas Relief Wood Carving

Unavailable

H 18 in W 11 in D 1.5 in

Los Castillo Mid Century Mexican Bas Relief Wood Carving

By Arredondo, Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Excellent piece made by deep carving onto a single wood slab. During the first half of the 20th C Mexico had an important eruption of artistic creativity. Throughout this period, ar...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Sculptures

Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings

Unavailable

H 21 in W 20.5 in D 2.25 in

Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Fine nautical inspired tramp art frame with relief carvings of ships, hearts, birds, lighthouse, stars and life preservers. Illustrated in 'A Legacy in Tramp Art' on page 143.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Picture Frames

Materials

Paint, Wood

Wood Figure of a Man

Unavailable

H 16.5 in W 12.5 in D 2 in

Wood Figure of a Man

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Wood figure of a man in relief. Distress painting Carving in wood.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brutalist Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Demi lune Cabinets

Unavailable

H 40 in W 53.5 in D 25.5 in

Pair of Demi lune Cabinets

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful pair of demi-lune cabinets in ebonized wood with relief carving

Category

20th Century French Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Wood

Indian Low Relief, India, Antique 19th Century Carved Wood, Skanda

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H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in

Indian Low Relief, India, Antique 19th Century Carved Wood, Skanda

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Indian low relief, India, antique 19th century carved wood. Skanda. Measures: H 50cm, W 30cm, W 12cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Asiatic style wood panels bas-relief, late 19th century

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H 37.01 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in

Pair of Asiatic style wood panels bas-relief, late 19th century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of wood panel bas-relief representing a vase filled with flowers and next to side tables, the whole ensemble in an openwork Asiatic style frame. Wood panels framed with a darker...

Category

Antique 1880s Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Botanical Relief Panel

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H 24 in W 43.5 in D 1 in

Carved Botanical Relief Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautifully carved trapezoid of camphor wood, this mid-19th century botanical relief was originally part of an architectural wall panel in a well-appointed Qing-dynasty room. Depic...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Northwest Redwood Relief Carved Panel of a Lumberjack

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H 23 in W 12 in D 1 in

Northwest Redwood Relief Carved Panel of a Lumberjack

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Early 20th century from the Pacific Northwest. Carved redwood depicting a lumberjack topping a tree. Great early original surface.

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage Hand-Carved Relief Panel Fragment depicting a Bird

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H 7.8 in W 9.2 in D 2.6 in

Original Vintage Hand-Carved Relief Panel Fragment depicting a Bird

Located in Leesburg, VA

The present carving in high-relief depicts an abstract bird in South Asian manner.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Nineteenth Century Chinese Antique Carved Wall Sculpture Plaque Relief Screen

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H 40 in W 38 in D 1.5 in

Nineteenth Century Chinese Antique Carved Wall Sculpture Plaque Relief Screen

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning 19th century Chinese wall relief with red tones. Age appropriate wear as it is over 150 years old. Now more than ever, home is where the heart is.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Relief Carving on Wood

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H 10.75 in W 18 in D 0.75 in

Relief Carving on Wood

Located in Houston, TX

An charming relief carving on wood of a workshop scene showing furniture makers hard at work.

Category

20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique German Framed Wood Carving or Wall Relief with Mythological Figures 1880

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H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in

Antique German Framed Wood Carving or Wall Relief with Mythological Figures 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

This Antique German Framed Wood Carving or Wall Relief with Mythological Figures was made around 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s German Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1950s Spanish Lime Washed Wood Stools w/ Ornamental Relief Carvings

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H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Pair of 1950s Spanish Lime Washed Wood Stools w/ Ornamental Relief Carvings

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of 1950s Spanish lime washed wooden stools with ornamental relief carvings.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Pier Luigi Colli Mid Century Sideboard with Relief Carvings

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H 38 in W 63.5 in D 19 in

Pier Luigi Colli Mid Century Sideboard with Relief Carvings

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid century Italian sideboard / credenza by designer Pier Luigi Colli. Carved animal reliefs and spindle legs with Art Deco influences. Brass accents. Sourced outside of Milan, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Italian Armchairs with High Relief Carving, circa 1860-1880

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H 50.5 in W 26 in D 30 in

Pair of Antique Italian Armchairs with High Relief Carving, circa 1860-1880

Located in Round Top, TX

This grand pair of antique upholstered Italian oak armchairs are carved with remarkable details in relief. The backrest is covered with a number of carved motifs from ribbons, flower...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Wall Decoration

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H 26.1 in W 19.5 in D 2.3 in

19th Century French Wooden Wall Decoration

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French wooden wall decoration features a beautifully carved central motif framed within a simple, rustic border that highlights the natural character of the wood. T...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Design Solid Oak Dining Chair set, Belgium 1950's

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H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in

Brutalist Design Solid Oak Dining Chair set, Belgium 1950's

By De Puydt

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Solid oak constructed chairs with carvings for relief in the wood and wooden joints.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving Plaque

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H 10 in W 13 in D 1.75 in

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving Plaque

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Swiss lion of lucerne relief carving plaque. Wood appears to be Walnut - in very good original condition.

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Antique 1890s Swiss Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving Plaque

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H 2 in W 16 in D 10.38 in

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving Plaque

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Swiss Lion of Lucerne relief carving plaque. good original condition. "The Lion Monument (German: Löwendenkmal), or the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, de...

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Antique 1890s Swiss Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese High Relief Carved Figural Gilt Panels

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H 27.5 in W 45.5 in D 1 in

Chinese High Relief Carved Figural Gilt Panels

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating Chinese high relief gilt panels featuring intricate figural carvings.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Silvered Metal Relief Featuring a Stag and a Doe

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H 18.51 in W 22.45 in D 3.15 in

Antique Silvered Metal Relief Featuring a Stag and a Doe

Located in Berghuelen, DE

artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving, 1900s

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H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving, 1900s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Fine lion wood carving relief depicting the Swiss deadly wounded lion of Luzerne.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Handmade High Relief/Diorama Carving, circa 1923

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H 17 in W 27 in D 2.5 in

Handmade High Relief/Diorama Carving, circa 1923

Located in San Francisco, CA

High relief/diorama wooden carving of a schooner by a San Francisco sea captain. Framed in wooden case with glass. Signed on the back and date 1923.

Category

Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large 17th Century Italian High-Relief Carving "Madonna"

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H 67 in W 52 in D 11 in

Large 17th Century Italian High-Relief Carving "Madonna"

Located in Doylestown, PA

A large and important Baroque carved wood high-relief altar piece depicting the assumption of the Madonna, late 17th century, Italian, retaining its original painted and parcel gilt ...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 17th Century Netherlandish Oak Relief of the Three Divine Virtues

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H 20.75 in W 26.25 in D 2 in

Early 17th Century Netherlandish Oak Relief of the Three Divine Virtues

Located in Leesburg, VA

An impressive early 17th century wood relief carving of the Three Divine Virtues After Jan Pietersz Saenredam and Hendrik Goltzius First quarter of the 17th century; Northern Net...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Oak

WPA Carved Wood Relief, circa 1935

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H 17.5 in W 10 in D 0.5 in

WPA Carved Wood Relief, circa 1935

By WPA

Located in Alhambra, CA

Very rare carved wood panel relief of African-American miner. Excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Relief Carved Indian

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H 6.25 in W 1.75 in D 5.5 in

Folk Art Relief Carved Indian

Located in New Haven, CT

Relief carved Indian. Carved from a single piece of wood. Original paint and condition. Dared on the reverse Dec 8 1927. 6 1/4" H x 5 1/2"W x 1 3/4"D

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ackerman Wood Carving

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H 8 in W 8 in D 2 in

Ackerman Wood Carving

By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman

Located in Montecito, CA

Relief wood carving of birds by Ackerman's ERA Industries.

Category

20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

Ackerman Wood Carving

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H 9 in W 9 in D 2.5 in

Ackerman Wood Carving

By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman

Located in Montecito, CA

Wood relief carving created by Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman with ERA Industries.

Category

20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

Elaborate Carving of a Jazz Band Musicians in Deep Relief All the Way Around

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H 23.75 in W 7 in D 8.5 in

Elaborate Carving of a Jazz Band Musicians in Deep Relief All the Way Around

Located in Fort Payne, AL

This is a wonderful, elaborate carving of a jazz band. The musicians are carved in deep relief all the way around a hollowed-out log. Each person has a distinct character and persona...

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Asian Painted and Gilt Four Panel Wood Screen

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H 86 in W 82 in

Asian Painted and Gilt Four Panel Wood Screen

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Wide with gold leaf brush strokes that accent relief carvings, with a natural wood panel at the bottom third.

Category

20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Clos de Griffier Champagne Cognac sign

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H 24.75 in W 28 in

Clos de Griffier Champagne Cognac sign

Located in Sheffield, MA

This very old high relief wood carving is just magnificent. It has two fluted columns with a lovely arch connecting them. within the arch is the vineyard name"Clos de Griffier" Champ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Club Chairs Green Velvet and Silk

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H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in

French Art Deco Club Chairs Green Velvet and Silk

Located in Oakland, CA

Freshly upholstered in Kravet green cotton velvet fabric and detailed with Samuel & Sons silk trim in double rows on the arms. The relief carving in the wood on the vertical arm supp...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Carved Folk Art Relief Plaque of a Lion

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H 10 in W 19.88 in D 2 in

Carved Folk Art Relief Plaque of a Lion

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a fantastic carved Folk Art relief plaque of a lion, circa 1940. Perfect for the Leo in your life.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Gilded Carved Wooden Relief Ornament with Shishi Lions

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H 8.8 in W 23 in D 2.3 in

Antique Chinese Gilded Carved Wooden Relief Ornament with Shishi Lions

Located in Raalte, NL

Antique partly gilded Chinese openwork carving from circa 1900 depicting 3 shishi lions walking through a forest (there are some pieces missing). The measurements are, Depth 6 cm...

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Panther Wood Carving /Bas Relief

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H 32.5 in W 52 in

Panther Wood Carving /Bas Relief

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Red Polychrome and Gold Leaf Panther Wood Carving /Bas Relief

Category

20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

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$3,160 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

$33,950

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

$114,738

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Pair of Magnificent Antique French Carved Wood Panels Depicting the Four Seasons

$24,000 / set

H 79 in W 27 in D 3 in

Pair of Magnificent Antique French Carved Wood Panels Depicting the Four Seasons

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An Extraordinary Pair of early 20th century carved wood Panels depicting the Four Seasons. Tall narrow unpainted panels with high relief carved decoration with motifs of the Four Sea...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

English Minton Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service / Twelve People

$5,500 / set

H 2 in W 7.25 in D 10 in

English Minton Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service / Twelve People

By Minton

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Minton hand painted and decorated porcelain dinner service for twelve people. Made in England between 1948 -1970 "with impressed marks "Minton / china / 2-65" and pattern numbers in...

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Mid-20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Gold

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue

$1,463

H 14.5 in W 17.5 in D 6 in

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue

Located in Lisse, NL

Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century

$9,500

H 5.88 in Dm 10 in

Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A finely carved zitan wood display stand in the form of a round table, China, Republic Period, mid 20th century. The circular display stand carved from rare and precious zitan wo...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Zitan

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

$111,216 / set

H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Located in Leuven , BE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Windows

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear

$19,978

H 20 in W 28 in D 10.5 in

19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear

Located in London, GB

A 'Black Forest' Bear In naturalistically carved lindenwood, having glass eyes, head tilted aloft, prowls on all fours. From the Brienz Area. Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Sw...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family

$20,248

H 7.5 in W 20 in D 8 in

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family

By Walter Mäder

Located in London, GB

A 'Black Forest' Dog Group The naturalistically carved limewood group shows the bitch couchant and her three playful pups; glass eyes are used in all the figures, in the manner of...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Moose Taxidermy Mount

$7,475

H 65 in W 64 in D 48 in

Large Moose Taxidermy Mount

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Moose shoulder mount. Older lodge mount. 62"H x 64"W protrudes 48" Absolutely stunning size, great condition. Perfect for large rooms, cabins, rustic decor. Period: Contemporary Or...

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2010s American Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Victorian Religious Antique Stained Glass Window

$106,302

H 190.95 in W 153.55 in D 7.09 in

Victorian Religious Antique Stained Glass Window

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large religious antique stained glass window with its original carved sandstone window frame. Reclaimed from a church in Upton, Wirral. Though unsigned, the window has been attri...

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Antique Late 19th Century Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

19th Century Swiss Carved 'Black Forest' Cattle Group

$8,774

H 12.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Swiss Carved 'Black Forest' Cattle Group

Located in London, GB

A black forest cattle group Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved swiss cow, calf and bull stand on an elliptical base of grass and rocky outcrops surrounded by a bran...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Black Forest Standing Stag Deer Sculpture with Huge Antlers

$1,995

H 22.5 in W 23 in D 13 in

Large Hand Carved Black Forest Standing Stag Deer Sculpture with Huge Antlers

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This quite large and well executed carving is unsigned by the artist, but presumed to have been done in Eastern Europe in circa 1900 in the period Black Forest style. This large carv...

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

Classic Antique Black Forest Carved Bracket with Stag’s Head

$2,295

H 17 in W 13 in D 8.75 in

Classic Antique Black Forest Carved Bracket with Stag’s Head

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique black forest hand-carved stag’s mounted on the support with an oak leaf surround. With a shaped top shelf with canted corners. Excellent detailing and craftsmanship. Dimens...

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Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the relief carving wood you’re looking for. Each relief carving wood for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and giltwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect relief carving wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right relief carving wood, those designed in Baroque and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

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What does carved in high relief mean?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Carved in high relief means that a sculpture has a certain type of carving. Specifically, high relief describes the type where more than half of the figures represented in a work extend outwards from a flat surface. Famous examples include the heads on Mount Rushmore and the Ghiberti Doors on the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of high-relief sculptures.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.