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Modernist Carved Wood Face Decorative Sculpture Panel, a pair
By Various Makers
Located in Atlanta, GA
feature dimensional female and male faces or mask wood relief with stylized shapes and deep geometric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Set of 4 Detailed Wood Carving Alpine Gnome Dwarf Faces Austria Alps Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of four rustic Folk Art carved wood face mountain man. This is a wonderful example of Austrian
Category

Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Fireplace Mantel from France
Located in Stamford, CT
two doors and two carved wood faces with a small beveled mirror. The mantel breaks down into 3
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Japanese Noh Masks Mounted
Located in Dallas, TX
carved wood faces. Circa 1860.
Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

1990s Hand-Carved Wood Biomorphic Face Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Hand-Carved Wood Biomorphic Face Sculpture on Wood Base Signed on the back of neck: Tiffany
Category

1990s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful 19th century Buddhist baby monk head, hand carved wood depicting the baby looking
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Wood Carved Corbels with Grotesque Faces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking set of four hand-carved wooden corbels, each showcasing unique carvings and exceptional
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Finely Carved North West Coast Carved Wood Mask Expressive Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very finely carved face mask, probably from the Northwest Coast of the US or Canada. Created mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Stunning Wood Carved Sun Face Sunburst Wall Sculpture Decoration 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden handcrafted Sun Face Wall Decoration Sculpture. Made in Germany by a wood worker
Category

Vintage 1930s German Hollywood Regency Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Stunning Wood Carved Sun Face Sunburst Wall Light Sculpture 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden handcrafted Sun Face Wall Light Sculpture. Made in Germany by a wood worker in the
Category

Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Carved Wood Baule Male Face Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood Baule male face mask featuring balanced proportion, 2
Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory

Large Art Deco Carved Wood Reclining Nude, Stylized Hair / Face
By Frankart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Art Deco carved wood reclining nude, Stylized Hair / Face, Iconic design, pose. Retains
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

African Liberia/Ivory Coast Late 20th Century Carved Wood Grebo Face Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Late 20th Century (1990s) painted Grebo face mask (embodying spirits residing in the forest
Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Skull Face Mask Nepal Citipati Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Mouth Carved Teeth
Located in Point Richmond, CA
finely carved teeth. Representing the Buddhist Citipati, the skull faced protector. Heavy worn and
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

African Congo 20th Century Carved & Painted Wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask (to ward off supernatural threats) carved
Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Antique French Hand Carved Wood Wall Bracket Shelf with Flowers and Face
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Renaissance Revival hand-carved walnut wall bracket/shelf, from the early 20th century. This
Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Hand-Carved African Wooden Face Mask, 1980s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A beautifully hand-carved wooden face mask from the 1980s, distinguished by its elongated
Category

Vintage 1980s Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1960s Burl Wood Carving of A Woman's Face
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Burl Wood Carving of A Woman's Face Warm natural burl wood tones add texture and interest to
Category

Vintage 1960s Busts

Materials

Wood, Burl

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Face and Clawfoot Dining Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage hand-carved dining chair with face accents and clawfoot legs, featuring warm wood tones and
Category

1990s Unknown Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

A carved and waxed wooden satyr face, France 19th century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A carved and waxed wooden satyr face, originating from France in the 19th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Cherub Face Lamp with Custom Parchment Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom hand carved wood cherub face lamp newly wired with drip wax candle. The lamp is crowned with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
Category

20th Century African Masks

Materials

Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
Category

20th Century African Masks

Materials

Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
Category

20th Century African Masks

Materials

Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
Category

20th Century African Masks

Materials

Wood

32 Inch Tall Wooden Articulated Mannequin with Carved Face and Hair
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful and rare articulated wooden mannequin with rare carved face and hair, with fingernail
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask, ca 1900-1940
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900-1940 Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask China. Additional information: Material: Wood
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Masks

Materials

Wood

Wood sculpture - two faces - french folk art - Early XX th century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Huge solid wood sculpture, hand-carved French folk art from the early 20th century. The sculpture
Category

Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Glass Dome Bronze / Wood Base Porcelain Face Mantel Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Dome Bronze and Porcelain Face Ansonian Crystal Palace Mantel Clock. This remarkable timepiece is a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Hand-carved outsider art bench with face, twentieth century
Located in View Park, CA
A hand-crafted outsider art wooden bench, featuring a face and a metal edge, twentieth century. On
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Iron

Early Yoruba Wood Circular Divination Board Face & Figures, Early 20th C round
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very early large Yoruba divination board, a classic form round board with face at top, figures
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Neoclassical Carved Northwind Face Barley-Twist Beveled Mirrored Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Neoclassical Carved Northwind Face Topped Barley-Twist Beveled Mirror Topped 4 Drawer
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Oak Wood Frame / Brass Face Tall Case Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century oak frame with gilt brass and glass tall case clock. The case clock is in good condition with appropriate wear consistent with age / use. Maker's mark inscribe. The ...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Wooden cane - handle is carved with the face of a bearded man
Located in Leuven , BE
Wooden cane - handle is carved with the face of a bearded man
Category

20th Century British Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Moon Face Sculpture - Signed Folk Art Sphere
Located in Seattle, WA
This whimsical vintage wooden sculpture features a hand-carved, smiling moon face rendered in rich
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Wood Baule Goli Elephant Face Mask with Horns
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood ceremonial Goli (traditional African dance and
Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn

Antique 20th Century Carved Wooden Christ Face with Crown of Thorns - 2Y254
Located in Bordeaux, FR
to the photos for a detailed view of the condition. Type: Carved Wooden Christ Face Material: Wood
Category

20th Century Unknown Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique French Renaissance Baroque Carved Giltwood Gesso Wall Mirror with Face
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Gesso Wall Mirror with Maiden Face
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Large African Face Shield
Located in Norton, MA
It's a completed solid wood piece carved by hand with a very simple tool. The end result shows the
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Africanist Large Carved Wood Box, 1930s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
Africanist influence design boasts Macassar wood hand-carved faces on the lid. The rectangular shape is
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Macassar

Mid-Century Rocking Sheep with Real Sheepskin Coat and Carved Face and Feet
By Povl Kjær
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute little wooden rocking sheep with real sheep coat, carved face and feet, with wood handles. In
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wool, Wood

East African Figurative Face Drum
Located in Queens, NY
East African (20th Century) drum of carved head of man with beard and skin top, signed.  
Category

20th Century African Tribal Music Stands

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

1990s Framed Oil Painting on Canvas of Faces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Oil Painting on Canvas of Bali Woman Faces Signed: Awan Bali ‘96 Carved Wood Frame Some
Category

1990s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Very Fine Detailed Burl Wood Carving of an Elf or Gnome Face Wall Sculpture MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Detailed Burl Wood Carving of an Elf or Gnome Face Wall Sculpture MINT. Artist dated and
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Stirrup Vessel Wood Hand- Carved Massim People Papua New Guinea
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
-carved wood in the form of a large animal with a top circular hollow wood tube carved with human faces on
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small Papua New Guinea Sepik River Bird Mask Strong Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small carved darkened wood bird faced mask with long nose/beak. Smaller squatting figure with
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Papua New Guinea Sepik River Mask Strong Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large dark reddish brown carved wood mask with underlying traces of red pigment, from New Guinea
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mbole Yela Face mask with original Raphia and Cloth
Located in Leuven , BE
This rare, almost circular-shaped masks, belongs to the Ekanga secret society and would have been kept in baskets at the heart of their sanctuaries. The minimalist style and the whit...
Category

Vintage 1920s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th C. Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
sitting on a beautiful Carved wood base pedestal . The face is secured behind a single-hinged glass door
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

Jesus Christ Face Italian Bas-relief Religious Sculpture 1970 circa
Located in Milano, MI
A deeply carved Cembran pinewood Christ Head bas-relief, a religious wall hanging panel depicting a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Pine

Rare 2 Faced Twin Lega Mask DRC Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
nearly all in dark wood but with kaoline faces and a single russet band below. It has a curved top with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Find many varieties of an authentic carved wood face available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, every carved wood face was constructed with great care. There are 71 variations of the antique or vintage carved wood face you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved wood face, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved wood face, designed in the Baroque, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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The average selling price for a carved wood face at 1stDibs is $1,474, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $46,000 for the highest priced.
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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.
  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.