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Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
A Very Rare wood Okimono of Shishi Lions, Japan , 19th c This exceptional 19th-century Japanese
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

wabi sabi rustic Japanese wood sculpture, abstract Dai display stand, bonsai
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Thick old Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) hardwood block - Is a unique, wabi sabi art piece itself, also
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20th Century Japanese Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and beautifully timeworn Japanese Wood Sculpture in vaguely anthropomorphic form
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object
Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object
H 23.5 in W 12.25 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Japanese Abstract Wood Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage abstract hand-crafted wood sculpture by unknown Japanese artist c1970s. Purchased
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish Sculpture 1920
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish. Small Hand Carved Wood Japanese Koi Fish Sculpture. Antique
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese wood root and stone Wabi Sabi - "The Acceptance of Transience & Imperfection" sculpture
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Japanese Hinoki wood sculpture of Bishamon. Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) sculpture made from
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Masakazu A monkey sitting. H. 1.8 cm x L 2.2cm. Japan, 19th
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese hand-carved wood seated monkey. The eyes are inlaid and made
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Abstract Expressionist Carved Wood Sculpture by Takao Kimura
By Takao Kimura
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful abstract expressionist caved elm wood sculpture by Japanese artist Takao Kimura, circa
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Elm

Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1310 Japanese carved wood sculpture.Early 19th century
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Antique 1820s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Harewood

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Located in Hudson, NY
with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture of Toads Edo Period Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
rugged skin, signature on underside. In Japan, the toad is considered an auspicious animal and often
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a vintage hand-carved wooden bear from Japan. It was crafted in the mid-Showa period (1950s
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antic deer sculpture
Located in PAU, FR
Big japanese deer sculpture in lacquered wood. Black, red and gold patina. The ears and wood are
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Antique 1850s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese antic deer sculpture
Japanese antic deer sculpture
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Japanese Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a carved wooden lion made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

A Meiji Period Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Turtle or Tortoise Sculpture, signed
Located in New York, NY
A Meiji Period Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Turtle or Tortoise Sculpture. The entire object is carved
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Sculptured Wood Brazier with Copper Liner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Japanese sculptured wood brazier with copper liner A great piece, an original brazier to keep
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Antique 19th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Buddha immediately following his enlightenment The Buddha sculpture comes with a wonderfully red
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
-1940s) and is made of cedar wood. In Japan, raccoon dogs are considered to be “good luck,” which means
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

20th Century Japanese Wooden Bear Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite 20th-century Japanese wooden bear sculpture captures the essence of traditional
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20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Japanese Wooden Bear Sculpture
20th Century Japanese Wooden Bear Sculpture
H 11.8 in W 16.5 in D 11.2 in
20th Century Japanese Wooden Bear Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This captivating 20th-century Japanese wooden bear sculpture exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship
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20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Japanese Wooden Bear Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 20th-century Japanese wooden bear sculpture is a true masterpiece of traditional
Category

20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Japanese Wooden Bear Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century Japanese wooden bear sculpture is a stunning example of traditional artistry
Category

20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japanese and function as the leveling pulley for the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

JAPAN Edo Period 1825 Seated Buddha Sculpture In Solid Gilded Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A seated Buddha sculpture in gilt carved wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined
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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold

Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Bull Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers attacking a Bull sculpture on wood base. Amazing
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Root wood burl sculpture display stand, flower stand wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Tree root display stand (Dai), made from antique wood burl, which looks like a lion dog / Komainu
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Burl

Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period
Located in Studio City, CA
humanistic feel. The head is removable (please see the last image). From a collection of Japanese arts and
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old carved large wooden penis statue made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

JAPAN Edo Period 1750 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
An Amida Nyorai Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined
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Antique 1750s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
wood sculpture and branch. Wood material is Yoshino Cedar.
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2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
wood sculpture and branch. Wood materials are Yoshino Cedar, camphor tree and podocarp.
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2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Turtle, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th century Condition: Perfect
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Late 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Kokeshi Wood Dolls, Signed, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of authentic signed Japanese Kokeshi wood dolls, circa mid-20th century, Japan. Dolls shapes
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Kokeshi Wood Dolls, Signed, Pair
Japanese Kokeshi Wood Dolls, Signed, Pair
H 14.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.63 in
Japanese Carved Wood Mask of Tengu
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese hand carved and painted wood mask of Tengu, the legendary Japanese folk religion creature
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Wood Mask of Tengu
Japanese Carved Wood Mask of Tengu
H 12 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke, an unsigned work depicting Hannya, the female horned
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of three Japanese netsukes carved out of wood with a reddish stained finish, appear to be circa
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Burl Wood Abstract Dog Figure Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1089 Japanese ancient burl wood abstract dog sculpture Wabi Sabi.
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Antique Early 1900s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Carved Wood Torcha, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully hand carved and lacquered Japanese 19th century (51" high) figure of a Samurai.
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Antique 1890s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Japanese rootwood sculpture of Gama Sennin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
back. Toads have since long held a special place in Japanese folklore and mythology. In Japanese
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Trappist Nun Figures Wood Turned
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Japanese Lathe-Turned Trappist Nun Figures Wood Monastery & Convent
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Japanese Segmented Wood Fish
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made and decorative Japanese Mid Century segmented and angle cut Wood Fish for wall hanging
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Netsuke Figure Bulldog Japan Detailed Carved Wood Dog Figurine
Located in Greer, SC
inches in height. "A netsuke is a small sculpture which developed as an art form in Japan over a period
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
mystery, cultural depth, and authenticity to any space. A striking addition for collectors of Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Geta-Foot Sculpture
Located in Chiba, JP
Anonymous vintage wooden sculpture of a right foot wearing geta (Japanese wooden sandal), Showa
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique objet / wood wabi-sabi object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. The surface of the wood has many holes and the shadows are very mysterious, and the shaved wood makes
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese antique objet / wood  wabi-sabi object
Japanese antique objet / wood  wabi-sabi object
H 26.38 in W 21.66 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Wood Doll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kokeshi or Kokashi doll handmade by Japanese artisans from wood. The dolls have a simple trunk as
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Wood Japanese Traditional Kokeshi Doll
Located in Barcelona, ES
by Japanese artisants from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. One
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an extraordinary Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 19th century Japanese wood noh mask, This mask comes in its original kiri wood storage box
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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden sculpture. No details are known, but it was found in Japan. It appears
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu
Located in Hudson, NY
16th century Japanese sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu, Late Momoyama period (1333-1598) sculpture
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Zougei wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are
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2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Zougei  wood  Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore
Zougei  wood  Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore
H 45.28 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Lacquered Wood Sho Kannon, Momoyama/Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A tall and impressive Japanese carved and black lacquered figure of Sho Kannon Bosatsu, Momoyama or
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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Keyaki Wood Frog / Toad
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese keyaki wood toad. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century Size: Height 11.2 C.M
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Bugaku Mask of Korobase Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Japanese carved wood mask with polychrome paint and lacquer surface. This rare mask is
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

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Japan Wood Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Japan wood sculpture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. Find 492 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of Japan wood sculpture now, or shop our selection of 43 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of Japan wood sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of Japan wood sculpture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zogei and Akiko Sugiyama each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of Japan wood sculpture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japan Wood Sculpture?

The average selling price for a piece of Japan wood sculpture at 1stDibs is $1,583, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $83,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Japan Wood Sculpture
  • 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.