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Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief wood carving nest Robber, black forest ca. 1890
A fine wood carving relief depicting a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of four 19th century wood carvings each featuring two scholars in a garden pavilion
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
H 25.5 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Hand Carved Heavy Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel of Catholic Saint, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
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We are listing it as 19th century but could be older.
Carved from heavy wood, likely teak. Truly
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 16 in D 4 in
Indian Antique Relief Sculpture, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite long relief sculpture, embodying Indian antiquity, resting regally on a sleek pedestal
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Antique Early 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century
By Hermann Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. Steiner".
Measures:
Width: 11.81" (30.0cm)
Height: 15.16" (38.5cm)
The tradition of wood carving, using
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early Folk Art Carving of a Cowboy with His Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and painted Folk Art relief carving is the cowboy with his horse. It is all
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Burmese/Khmer Style Terra Cotta Figural Relief
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
temple structures and stylized trees, each relief in two segments, mounted to an ebonized covered wood
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid antique Chinese temple carving was hand-carved from a solid block of wood during the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Exotic 19th century carved relief architectural wood element, once part of a building facade has
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved And Painted Wood Sunburst Bust
Located in Bridgeport, CT
painted curved rays. They frame the high relief face with wavy brown hair and painted features and wearing
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Māori Wahaika Club New Zeland
Located in Atlanta, GA
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The surface of this particular wood Wahaika features deep relief carving of linear scrolling triple
Category
Early 20th Century New Zealand Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved Wood Panel Fragment of Lotus
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood panel with deep relief carvings of lotus in various stages of blooming. A pair of
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Art Deco Carved Wood Fragments Magnolia Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of wood fragments carved in high relief with overlapping leaves of magnolia and mimosa
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
pedestal. A high relief carving of teak with a two tone red lacquer finish and gold leaf highlights.
Minor
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Jade-Inset wood Ruyi scepter, 20th century, The dark wood scepter is inset with three
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
19thc Antique Monumental Asian Carved Wood Sculpture - A Carved Tree - Chinoise
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Huge Monumental 19thc Asian Japanes Carved Woor 1/2 Tree Sculpture of Asian Scenes in Full Relief
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Antique 1890s Japanese Napoleon III Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 74 in W 21 in D 68 in
Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)
Located in Norton, MA
with relief
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Collectible Hand Carved Vintage Wood Rococo Gilt Wall Hangar
Located in Lomita, CA
and dart border with relief-carved center with stylized flowers flanked by "gryffons rampant," issuing
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Rare 19th C. Chinese Nephrite Spinach Jade Carved Arrow Vase on Carved Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
Original Carved Wood Base. Nephrite is one of the two distinct minerals commonly known as jade. Nephrite
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
H 6.75 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy
Located in Point Richmond, CA
central handle with middle hand grip worn smooth squared ends with relief sectional carving, removable end
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Hand-Carved Statue of an Eagle, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th century in southern Germany.
The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indonesian Carved Tapestry Hanger
Located in Chicago, IL
tapestries or works of embroidery. The hanger is carved with a pierced, low relief design of two birds
Category
20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Dalagan Agarwood Engraving Guanyin Buddha Pendent Necklace
Located in 景德镇市, CN
resinous wood is rare and highly prized for its aroma, medicinal properties, and spiritual significance
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.24 in
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Thermometer with Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
in Austria with Heissl. Their wood-carving art works with sculptures, wall plaques and reliefs
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Writing Set with Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
wood-carving art works with sculptures, wall plaques and reliefs enhance any interior design.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving with arched silhouette. This mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 21.5 in W 49.5 in D 13.5 in
Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
' inches (52 cm), height chamois: 16.9' inches (43 cm).
The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 20.48 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
Lignum-Vitae Modernist Table Sculpture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
outermost exterior ring of sapwood being lighter in color standing in relief and partially carved away
Category
20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins & Scrollwork
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
dolphins, symbolizing harmony and fluid motion.
Carved in high relief, the panel exhibits fine attention
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Antique 1880s French Grand Tour Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 8.27 in W 28.43 in D 1.42 in
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
chin. There is a jagged crown carved around the upper edge anchored by a row of high relief zigzag
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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
pattern relief carvings focused around five large overlapping mandala style circles.
The verso with a
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Collection of 3 South Asian Antique Architectural Fragments on Stands
Located in Leesburg, VA
, probably India; first-half of the 20th century
Wood
Approximate sizes:
7.2 x 2.2 x 9.2 in.;
4.4 x 2.2 x
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Monumental Asian Hand-Carved Wooden Decorative Mural Panel 8ft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of a kind piece Thai red and gold panel with detailed hand-carved with relief designs of South Asian
Category
20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Gilt Hand Carved Chinese Fragment
Located in Tampa, FL
A fabulous 18th century Chinese hand carved fragment with birds and flowers. Very deep relief gold
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Framed Chinese Figural Carved and Painted Panels
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved and framed pair of high relief carved and painted panels. Subtle colors with age
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Elm
Mid Century Bronze Casing Embossed Bataille Scene
Located in San Diego, CA
, and this detail exemplifies that craftsmanship. The relief work and patterns on the bronze casing
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Vintage 1960s Croatian Empire Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Monumental Burmese Mandalay Village Market Scene on Panel w/ Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
, Men warm themselves by a bonfire, Young people swim leisurely in calm waters. This remarkable relief
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 27 in W 116.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Figural Architectural Element Incense Burner Stand
Located in Forney, TX
architectural elements turned incense burner pillars. Highly detailed carvings featuring Asian pine tree motif
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
15th century Florentine Sculpted Wooden Head of Christ
Located in Leesburg, VA
Florence and outlying areas. In the latter part of the century, Florence boasted more wood-carvers than
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Sculptures and Carv...
Materials
Wood
Antique 3 Architectural Panels of Chinese Carved Gilt Statue Group
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 3 Architectural Panels of Chinese carved gilt statue group with relief carved images from
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Southeast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Horses.
Antique Southeast Asian carved wood model of a parade horse
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Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique South Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Ceremonial Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Southeast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Horses.
Antique Southeast Asian carved wood model of a parade horse
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 30 in D 12.5 in
Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a fine Bodhisattva head made of stucco around a wood core circa 6th century AD. The
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Stucco, Petrified Wood
Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
are decorated with cinnabar red lacquer.
Burmese lacquer makers excelled in building up high relief
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Large Oceanic Gope Carved Wooden Ancestor Spirit Board
Located in Forney, TX
preferred. Having an elliptical oblong plank form, with low relief carvings of symbolic geometric and
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Large Sculpture / Wall Hanging Titled "PLAY" W.N.Y. Artist John Tracey
By Tracey Emin 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
, Lynn Ma. Developed ceramis wall reliefs and vessels. other mediums, include computer-enhanced
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2010s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
building up high relief with applied decoration, as seen on this wooden objects.
The hintha are further
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique Indonesian Carved Deer Architectural Temple Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
, decorated in bas relief carving of the sun.
Deer are commonly used in both Buddhism and Hinduism symbolism
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image, wood, lacquer and gold leaf, Konbaung Empire (1752
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Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Nepalese ritual Large Lingzhi Fungus Terai Mushroom Mask.
Located in Leuven , BE
Nepalese ritual Large Lingzhi Fungus Terai Mushroom Mask. Important and rare mask carved in wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Organic Material
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Hand-Carved 5-Claw Dragon Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
hand carved with high relief Imperial five-claw dragons flying in the air. They also include hand
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Folk Art Hand Carved Forest Animals Welcome Plaque
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1273 Hand carved low relief welcome wood wall plaque depicting forest animals.
Signed on verso
Category
Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Vintage Indian Jharokha Figural Elephant Wall Hanging Shelf Prayer Altar Window
Located in Dayton, OH
a very dense wood with high and low relief detail. Features figures, elephants, musicians, Ganesh
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 39.5 in W 30.25 in D 8 in
Alabaster Crucifixion from a Retable of the Passion
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Carved Relief of the Crucifixion
Alabaster
Circa 1450 - 1470
Nottingham, Midlands
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Massive Antique European Heraldic Wood Carving
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and well-carved high relief Heraldic Crest in dark stained wood. A pair of fierce
Category
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century South American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
H 12.6 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Antique Italian Armchairs with High Relief Carving, circa 1860-1880
Located in Round Top, TX
relief. The backrest is covered with a number of carved motifs from ribbons, flowers and masks to a pair
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 50.5 in W 26 in D 30 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved 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 is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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 Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What 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 carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved 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.