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Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood

Located in Buffalo, NY

Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide
Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide

Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide

Located in Topeka, KS

Intriguing trio of differing size tribal drums of carved wood and animal hide. They are in

Category

20th Century Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Hide, Zebra Hide, Wood

Nepalese Antique Leather Hand Drum with Carved Wooden Handle
Nepalese Antique Leather Hand Drum with Carved Wooden Handle

Nepalese Antique Leather Hand Drum with Carved Wooden Handle

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Nepalese leather hand drum from the 19th century, with hand-carved wooden handle

Category

Antique 19th Century Nepalese Rustic Musical Instruments

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bates Pianoforte Circa 1825 Carved Baluster Leg 78 Note Fabric Panel
Bates Pianoforte Circa 1825 Carved Baluster Leg 78 Note Fabric Panel

Bates Pianoforte Circa 1825 Carved Baluster Leg 78 Note Fabric Panel

Located in Leeds, GB

and egg and dart carved surround. The rounded piano fall features two circular, carved handles in a

Category

Antique 1820s English Musical Instruments

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres
19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres

19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres

By Mermod Frères 1

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a 19th century Swiss cylinder carved music box on a table by Mermod Freres. The maker’s

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900
Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900

Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Beautiful hand carved Black Forest footed jewelry box with two song birds as finials. Comes with

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900
Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900

Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

selling – we hope to be your trusted source.   Black Forest, Carved, Jewelry Box, Container             

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

A Carved Slit Drum Central Africa, First Half 20th Century
A Carved Slit Drum Central Africa, First Half 20th Century

A Carved Slit Drum Central Africa, First Half 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A Carved Slit Drum Central Africa, First Half 20th Century Of trapezoidal shape, two loops at the

Category

Early 20th Century Central African Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

CONDUCTOR'S BATON 1893 Antique Ebony Wood And .925 Sterling Silver In Case
CONDUCTOR'S BATON 1893 Antique Ebony Wood And .925 Sterling Silver In Case

CONDUCTOR'S BATON 1893 Antique Ebony Wood And .925 Sterling Silver In Case

Located in Miami, FL

is crafted in ebonized wood with parts crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with floriated

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

18th century Cello By Carl Friedrich Lippold – Neukirchen, 1763
18th century Cello By Carl Friedrich Lippold – Neukirchen, 1763

18th century Cello By Carl Friedrich Lippold – Neukirchen, 1763

Located in Bilzen, BE

original interior label and features a hand-carved "CL" monogram on the back button — a rare dual signature

Category

Antique 1760s German Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Rococo Style Steinway Model B Grand Piano Hand-Painted Scenes Fete Galante
Rococo Style Steinway Model B Grand Piano Hand-Painted Scenes Fete Galante

Rococo Style Steinway Model B Grand Piano Hand-Painted Scenes Fete Galante

Located in Leeds, GB

talking. The underside of the piano lid depicts a still life of flowers, draped fabric and musical

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Pleyel French Upright Piano Hand Painted Decoration and Fluted Legs
19th Century Pleyel French Upright Piano Hand Painted Decoration and Fluted Legs

19th Century Pleyel French Upright Piano Hand Painted Decoration and Fluted Legs

By Pleyel

Located in Sofia, BG

Archives found at Musée de la Musique. The natural wood cabinet is beautifully decorated with hand painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Filigree Digital Grand Piano - Hand-Crafted Jewelry - Boca do Lobo
Filigree Digital Grand Piano - Hand-Crafted Jewelry - Boca do Lobo

Filigree Digital Grand Piano - Hand-Crafted Jewelry - Boca do Lobo

Located in Rio Tinto, PT

Boca do Lobo presents the ultimate recreation of a vintage piano tailored to give rise to a unique piece, embellished by one of the oldest jewelry-making techniques known, the Filigr...

Category

2010s Portuguese Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Chippendale Style Schiedmayer Piano Oriental Scenes Embossed Japanning
Chinese Chippendale Style Schiedmayer Piano Oriental Scenes Embossed Japanning

Chinese Chippendale Style Schiedmayer Piano Oriental Scenes Embossed Japanning

Located in Leeds, GB

Chinese Chippendale style, 1899, Schiedmayer grand piano with a flame mahogany case and Malborough legs with applied fret carvings. Cabinet features oriental scenes in embossed Japan...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Chinese Chippendale Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Italian 1950S Carved Wood Violin Musical Table Lamp
Italian 1950S Carved Wood Violin Musical Table Lamp

Italian 1950S Carved Wood Violin Musical Table Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant mid-century Italian table hand carved violin and bow and scroll with gilt wood. The lamp is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine

Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This vintage hand carved and hand painted musical clock is unsigned, but presumed to have been made

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Neoclassical Musical Carved Wall Hanging Plaque
Antique Neoclassical Musical Carved Wall Hanging Plaque

Antique Neoclassical Musical Carved Wall Hanging Plaque

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Neoclassical Musical Carved Wall Hanging Plaque This exquisite large antique neoclassical

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Exquisite Musical Themed Carved Panettiere Bread Box
Exquisite Musical Themed Carved Panettiere Bread Box

Exquisite Musical Themed Carved Panettiere Bread Box

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Exquisite musical themed carved panettiere "bread box". Circa 1775.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Medieval Carved Pine Panel of Musical Figures
Antique Medieval Carved Pine Panel of Musical Figures

Antique Medieval Carved Pine Panel of Musical Figures

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An impressive antique early medieval carved pine panel, originating from England's 19th century

Category

Early 20th Century English Country Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Pine

A Rare Beautifully Carved Swiss “Black Forest” Musical Bear Chair
A Rare Beautifully Carved Swiss “Black Forest” Musical Bear Chair

A Rare Beautifully Carved Swiss “Black Forest” Musical Bear Chair

Located in London, GB

A Rare Beautifully Carved Swiss “Black Forest” Musical Bear Chair Circa 1920 Retailed by Ed Jobin

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Oak Carved Louis XVI Style Musical Trophy Trumeau Mirror
19th Century French Oak Carved Louis XVI Style Musical Trophy Trumeau Mirror

19th Century French Oak Carved Louis XVI Style Musical Trophy Trumeau Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

wonderfully carved musical trophy that is also surrounded by beading. The large trophy consists of several

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Oak

French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Gilded Mirror with Carved Musical Allegory
French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Gilded Mirror with Carved Musical Allegory

French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Gilded Mirror with Carved Musical Allegory

Located in Atlanta, GA

musical instruments and scores intricately carved into its crest. Prominently showcased are gilded oboes

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Italian Neoclassical Gilt Wood Musical & Foliage Medallion Wall Mirror, C. 1780
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Wood Musical & Foliage Medallion Wall Mirror, C. 1780

Italian Neoclassical Gilt Wood Musical & Foliage Medallion Wall Mirror, C. 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian Neoclassical Musical cartouche and Foliage medallion gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror

Category

Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Musical circa 1880 Black Forest Hand Carved Fox Whip Hook Glass Eyes
Antique Musical circa 1880 Black Forest Hand Carved Fox Whip Hook Glass Eyes

Antique Musical circa 1880 Black Forest Hand Carved Fox Whip Hook Glass Eyes

By Black Forrest

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, Musical, original circa 1880 Swiss made

Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair with Twin Bears
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair with Twin Bears

Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair with Twin Bears

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Swiss Black Forest musical child’s chair with carved twin bears, dating to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

to the market this exceptional French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box. The Writing Box of slim

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

German Carved Wood Shelf Clock Black Forrest.
German Carved Wood Shelf Clock Black Forrest.

German Carved Wood Shelf Clock Black Forrest.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome 19th Carved Wood Shelf Clock With Musical Movement. German

Category

Antique 19th Century German Clocks

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style White and Gold Painted Musical Motif Trumeau / Wall Mirror
Louis XVI Style White and Gold Painted Musical Motif Trumeau / Wall Mirror

Louis XVI Style White and Gold Painted Musical Motif Trumeau / Wall Mirror

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (21st Century) white and gold painted trumeau / wall mirror with gilt carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light, Circa 1910-1920's.
Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light, Circa 1910-1920's.

Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light, Circa 1910-1920's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light with Musical Figures, Circa 1910-1920's.

Category

Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light, Circa 1910-1920's.
Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light, Circa 1910-1920's.

Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light, Circa 1910-1920's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique German Bavarian Carved Wood Tavern Light with Musical Figures, Circa 1910-1920's.

Category

Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Antique 20th Century Domed Wall Panel
Antique 20th Century Domed Wall Panel

Antique 20th Century Domed Wall Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique 20th century domed wall panel. The intricate design of the carved lime wood features

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Regency Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Northeast Indian Santal Carved Wood Sarangi Musical Instrument
Northeast Indian Santal Carved Wood Sarangi Musical Instrument

Northeast Indian Santal Carved Wood Sarangi Musical Instrument

Located in Seattle, WA

Northeast Indian wood stringed musical instrument, sarangi, from the Santal tribal regions of Bihar

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Pigment

Carved Tambourine, Early 20th Century
Carved Tambourine, Early 20th Century

Carved Tambourine, Early 20th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

Join the band with this tambourine. Carved hardwood looks rustic and chic, while metal discs

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench
Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench

Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench

By Black Forest

Located in Vancouver, BC

A hand-carved Black Forest Bear Musical bench from Switzerland. The linden wood carving has

Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Ethiopian Krar Tribal Musical Instrument
Vintage Ethiopian Krar Tribal Musical Instrument

Vintage Ethiopian Krar Tribal Musical Instrument

Located in New York, NY

An Ethiopian dita, or krar, a five-string bowl-shaped lyre musical instrument, with a cowhide

Category

Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

A SET OF FOUR LOUIS XVI STYLE MUSICAL TROPHIES, 1st HALF 20th C.
A SET OF FOUR LOUIS XVI STYLE MUSICAL TROPHIES, 1st HALF 20th C.

A SET OF FOUR LOUIS XVI STYLE MUSICAL TROPHIES, 1st HALF 20th C.

Located in New York, NY

EACH FEATURING A CENTRAL SHIELD AND INCORPORATING VIOLINS AND THEIR BOWS, TRUMPETS AND INTERTWINING FOLIAGE, RIBBONS AND ROPES.

Category

French Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument

Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Mbira or Sanza (once known as a thumb piano), of carved wood with metal keys. On top is a subtly

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tall Narrow Pair of Architectural Carved Panels With Music Theme
Tall Narrow Pair of Architectural Carved Panels With Music Theme

Tall Narrow Pair of Architectural Carved Panels With Music Theme

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking pair of tall white carved wood columns with musical themed carvings of violins and

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Italian Trumeau Wall Mirror Wood Carved Musical Motif
Italian Trumeau Wall Mirror Wood Carved Musical Motif

Italian Trumeau Wall Mirror Wood Carved Musical Motif

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Italian wood carved musical and laurel motif wall mirror.

Category

Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Carved Mirror Crest of Giltwood Musical Trophy with Oak Leaves
Carved Mirror Crest of Giltwood Musical Trophy with Oak Leaves

Carved Mirror Crest of Giltwood Musical Trophy with Oak Leaves

Located in Nashville, TN

A fragment most likely from a mirror tho' possible from paneling (boiseries). Carved wood (probably

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wooden Bass Sculpture
Vintage Carved Wooden Bass Sculpture

Vintage Carved Wooden Bass Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful piece of Folk Art! Back of body is carved out of one piece of wood. Old mariachi band

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

English Gilt Wood & Black Lacquered Harp, Signed Sebastian Erards, Circa 1805
English Gilt Wood & Black Lacquered Harp, Signed Sebastian Erards, Circa 1805

English Gilt Wood & Black Lacquered Harp, Signed Sebastian Erards, Circa 1805

By Sébastien Érard

Located in Charleston, SC

English gilt carved wood and black lacquered harp with signed brass mounts, gilded floral swags

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Foliate Carved Tibetan Lute with Dragon Form
19th Century Foliate Carved Tibetan Lute with Dragon Form

19th Century Foliate Carved Tibetan Lute with Dragon Form

Located in Milford, NH

19th century Tibetan foliate carved wooden lute, dragon form. Great sculptural piece with fabulous

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Rare Harp, 18th Century, Wood Painted with Flowers, Landscape, France
Rare Harp, 18th Century, Wood Painted with Flowers, Landscape, France

Rare Harp, 18th Century, Wood Painted with Flowers, Landscape, France

By Renault & Chatelain 1

Located in Paris, FR

80 cm Base plinth 50 cm Weigh: about 30 kilos This beautiful harp was made in Beech wood and

Category

Antique 1790s French Baroque Musical Instruments

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

19th Century Carlo Bergonzi Luthier Style Violin, with Label, circa 1860
19th Century Carlo Bergonzi Luthier Style Violin, with Label, circa 1860

19th Century Carlo Bergonzi Luthier Style Violin, with Label, circa 1860

Located in Valladolid, ES

another luthier evidently. The violin are made by spruce and maple wood with the back carved with an edge

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Baroque Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890
Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890

Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

carved column case having lift top having marquetry reserve with musical instruments and flowers, working

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Bechstein Piano Germany 20th Century
Bechstein Piano Germany 20th Century

Bechstein Piano Germany 20th Century

By Bechstein Piano Company

Located in Madrid, ES

BECHSTEIN PIANO German, from the brand "Bechstein". Armed in iron. Lacquered wood box

Category

20th Century German Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

African Mbira Thumb Piano
African Mbira Thumb Piano

African Mbira Thumb Piano

Located in Chicago, IL

, formed of a hollowed-out wood board and thin bamboo strips, respectively. Played by plucking at the keys

Category

20th Century African Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

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Wood Carved Musical For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wood carved musical for your home. Each wood carved musical for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wood carved musical, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A wood carved musical made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. A well-made wood carved musical has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sébastien Érard, Black Forest and Gibson Guitars are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wood Carved Musical?

A wood carved musical can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $170 and the highest can go for as much as $48,750.
Questions About Wood Carved Musical
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.