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.

Aboriginal Wood Carving

Australian Wood Sculpture

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Australian Aboriginal Art Carved Wood Log Bone Totem Coffin with Skull Design

$1,595

H 26.5 in W 7 in D 7.25 in

Australian Aboriginal Art Carved Wood Log Bone Totem Coffin with Skull Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and quite engaging hand carved wood with hand painted ochres on a hollow wooden log

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20th Century Australian Sculptures and Carvings

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Set of 2 Vintage Australian Aboriginal Art Wood Carving Animal Figurines

$469 / set

H 1.57 in W 8.27 in D 1.57 in

Set of 2 Vintage Australian Aboriginal Art Wood Carving Animal Figurines

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Australian Aboriginal Art Wood Carving Animal Figurines, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions

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20th Century Australian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Australian Aboriginal Ironwood Bima Figure Carving Tiwi Island

$1,500

H 22 in Dm 5 in

Australian Aboriginal Ironwood Bima Figure Carving Tiwi Island

By Myra Ann Tipiloura

Located in Atlanta, GA

Collected in Tiwi Island off the coast of Northern Australia, this Bima Figure Carving was carved

Category

20th Century Australian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Unavailable

H 72.05 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving

By Galuma Maymuru 1

Located in London, GB

Galuma Maymuru - "Nyapililngu" - carving. Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving

Unavailable

H 53.55 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving

By Galuma Maymuru 1

Located in London, GB

Galuma Maymuru, "Nyapililngu," Carving. Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art

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Wood

Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving of a Crocodile

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H 4.25 in W 46 in D 4.2 in

Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving of a Crocodile

Located in Atlanta, GA

Title: Crocodile Carving Artist: David Ngulwurr Yunipingu DOB: circa 1966 Medium: Acrylic on

Category

Early 2000s Australian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Australian Aboriginal Shield with an Integral Handle

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H 24.81 in Dm 11.82 in

Australian Aboriginal Shield with an Integral Handle

Located in Leuven , BE

This Aboriginal Shield displays an integral handle with hand-carved emu and kangaroo.

Category

20th Century Australian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Primordial Ancestor Couple Statues from Tiwi Island

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H 65 in Dm 8 in L 65 in

Australian Aboriginal Primordial Ancestor Couple Statues from Tiwi Island

Located in Atlanta, GA

coast of Northern Territory. They were carved out of ironwood, a very dense wood native to the island

Category

Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Aboriginal Australia Bima Figure Carving

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H 21 in W 8 in D 2 in

Aboriginal Australia Bima Figure Carving

By Matha Purantatameri

Located in Atlanta, GA

An aboriginal tribal carving from iron wood decorated with ocher pigment and coconut fibers

Category

Early 2000s Australian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Australian Aboriginal Painted TOTEM Pole from Elcho Island

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H 49.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Australian Aboriginal Painted TOTEM Pole from Elcho Island

Located in Atlanta, GA

/1977 Clan: Gumatj Medium: Acrylic on wood Provenance: COA from Elco Island Art Center Galiwin'Ku

Category

Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Set of Australian Aboriginal Items with Spear Thrower, Shield and Boomerang

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H 76 in W 6 in D 1 in

Set of Australian Aboriginal Items with Spear Thrower, Shield and Boomerang

Located in Leuven , BE

Set of Australian Aboriginal items with spear thrower, shield and boomerang.

Category

20th Century Australian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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$2,800

H 61.4 in W 4 in D 0.2 in

Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island

By Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri

Located in Atlanta, GA

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$1,850

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$1,450

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

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$2,200

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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$6,000

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Aboriginal Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic aboriginal wood carving available at 1stDibs. Each aboriginal wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cherry and hardwood. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage aboriginal wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect aboriginal wood carving — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A aboriginal wood carving, designed in the folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made aboriginal wood carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Trent Jansen, Myra Ann Tipiloura and Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri are consistently popular.

How Much is a Aboriginal Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a aboriginal wood carving at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $185,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Aboriginal Wood Carving

What are the types of wood carving?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.