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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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Nantuckety Very Large Carved Painted Wood Whale Wall Sculpture

H 11.25 in W 42 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Brazilian Hand-Carved Ironwood Sculpture of Whale and a Shark

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage Brazilian hand carved Ironwood sculpture of a whale and a shark. Hand carved Brazilian

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Vintage Brazilian Hand-Carved Ironwood Sculpture of Whale and a Shark

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Duluth Fish Decoy American Folk Art Carved Painted Orca Killer Whale Sculpture

By Duluth

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce early Duluth Fish Decoy American folk art sculpture, depicting a Orca killer whale, hand

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Duluth Fish Decoy American Folk Art Carved Painted Orca Killer Whale Sculpture

H 3.25 in W 8 in D 4.75 in

Northwest Coast Mask, Native American Killer Whale 'Orca', Wood with red & black

Located in Denver, CO

A carved wooden mask originating in the Pacific Northwest Coast. The design on the face is a Native

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Tribal Art

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Wood, Bentwood

Northwest Coast Mask, Native American Killer Whale 'Orca', Wood with red & black

H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

Sixteen Whales by Max Tannahill

Located in Maidstone, GB

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Early 2000s British Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Sixteen Whales by Max Tannahill

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Located in Dolné Sľažany, SK

tools. The cabinet body was constructed from European Oak, the drawers are made of maple wood and the

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2010s Slovak Other Cabinets

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Conterporary "White Whale" oak cabinet

H 23.63 in W 106.3 in D 23.63 in

Artisan Craftsman Whale Top Box

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A handmade artisan box out of cherry and walnut. The artist Ken Gamet carved this elegant box and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Artisan Craftsman Whale Top Box

H 10.5 in W 18.5 in D 9 in

MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980

Located in Chatham, ON

MIKE MATAS - Vintage folk art hand-carved pine model of a whale - mounted by two brass pins to the

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980

H 6.75 in W 9.13 in D 4 in

Lance Joseph (Squamish, Salish B. 1957) Carved & Hand Painted Figural Column

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A strongly carved Figural Column by noted Coast Salish artist, Lance Joseph Joseph was born in

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Native American Tribal Art

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Wood

Lance Joseph (Squamish, Salish B. 1957) Carved & Hand Painted Figural Column

H 87 in W 17 in D 7 in

Superb Monumental Meiji Period Hard Wood Display Cabinet, by Noguchi of Yokaha

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

through swirling water, the cresting carved with a right whale amongst openwork foaming waves, the back

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Superb Monumental Meiji Period Hard Wood Display Cabinet, by Noguchi of Yokaha

H 90 in W 65 in D 21 in

Early 20th Century Native American North West Coast Eagle Comb

Located in Point Richmond, CA

which is “holding” a whale. Carved with classic North West Coast styling and motifs. This comb has a

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Early 20th Century Canadian Other Native American Objects

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Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Native American North West Coast Eagle Comb

H 5.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in

Coopered Barrel Advertising Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

. This wood is very expensive due to the slow-growing trees which can often be gnarly affecting the yield

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Tea Caddies

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Brass

Coopered Barrel Advertising Tea Caddy

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H 10 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

wood totem pole titled "2' Red Cedar Seattle Pole" hand-carved by Nootka artist Rick Williams. Painted

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20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot

H 24 in Dm 3 in

18th Century Italian Altar Stick with a Chesapecten Fossil Scallop Shell & Pearl

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

marine life that lived in those banks at the time including oysters and whale bones. After these shells

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Altar Stick with a Chesapecten Fossil Scallop Shell & Pearl

H 38 in W 11 in D 7 in

18th Century Italian Altar Stick with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell and Pearls

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

marine life that lived in those banks at the time including oysters and whale bones. After these shells

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Altar Stick with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell and Pearls

H 45.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

' Yellow Cedar - Eagle Man- Wood Carver Mosquito-Man-Whale. Hand Carved by Rick Williams Nitinaht." 24" x 4

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Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

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Cedar

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

H 24 in Dm 4 in

Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture Norway

By Arne Tjomsland

Located in Hyattsville, MD

1960 Triennale di Milano. Arne Tjomsland pieces were made from wood and whale tooth, he started

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture Norway

H 3 in W 7.5 in D 2.38 in

The Whaler Charles W. Morgan Nautical Maritime Lithograph Print Fowler 26"

Located in Dayton, OH

engraving by Fowler. Displayed in a neatly carved dark wood frame. Professionally matted and framed under

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Late 20th Century Prints

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Paper

The Whaler Charles W. Morgan Nautical Maritime Lithograph Print Fowler 26"

H 22 in W 1 in D 25.5 in

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This teak drum was crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. It is hollow in the centre but features a robust structure with beautiful wood patterning. Perfect to be used as a coffee...

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Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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H 4.5 in W 11.75 in D 4.5 in

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Porcelain

Contemporary Italian Porcelain Esotica Collection, Toucan by Vito Nesta

H 11.82 in Dm 3.35 in

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Located in New York, NY

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H 36 in W 48 in D 0.1 in

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Located in Seattle, WA

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H 18 in W 36 in D 1 in

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Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Christian White. This large sized sculpture is carved on a solid shaped base and depicts a man riding an

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Early 2000s North American Figurative Sculptures

Haida Sgaan Supernatural Being Argillite Sculpture by Christian White, 2007

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H 8.86 in W 7.68 in D 4.53 in

Vintage Carved Iron Wood Whale

Located in Vallejo, CA

A beautiful vintage whale carved smooth from iron wood. A lovely dark color and rich grain to the

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Iron Wood Whale

H 2.5 in W 12.5 in D 3.5 in

Carved Wooden Whale

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Carved wooden Whale Measures: 30" H x 36" W x 14" D 10703-284.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wooden Whale

H 30 in W 36 in D 14 in

Large Carved Whale

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

An original carved wood whale. Created by artist Randy Kolhoff of Sag Harbor NY this whale is a one

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2010s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Large Carved Whale

H 22 in W 47 in D 4 in

Hand Carved and Painted Whale

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This hand carved and painted whale is ready to hang. It has a nice aged patina. This was found in

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved and Painted Whale

H 8.5 in W 35 in D 2.5 in

Nantucket Carved Whale by William Dickson, 1971

By William J. Dickson

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage hand carved sperm whale by Nantucket artist William J. Dickson, 1971, a smoothly carved

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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Carved Whale by William Dickson, 1971

H 5.5 in W 17 in D 3.5 in

Early 20th Century Carved Blue Whale Plaque

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early vintage carved wooden blue whale plaque, circa 1920s-1940s, a delicately carved pine whale in

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Blue Whale Plaque

H 2.88 in W 13 in D 1.25 in

Hand Carved Rosewood Sperm Whale Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool hand carved rosewood sperm whale, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

Hand Carved Rosewood Sperm Whale Sculpture

H 5 in W 7 in D 23.5 in

Carved and Painted Folky Whale

By Steve Hazlett

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved out of reclaimed wood and copper and painted with milk paint on a painted metal stand by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Carved and Painted Folky Whale

H 8.5 in W 8 in D 3.25 in

Carved and Painted Minke Whale by Wendy Lichtenstieger

By Wendy Lichtensteiger 1

Located in Nantucket, MA

The Minke plaque is beautifully crafted from basswood and given multiple layers of milk paint to give the finished product a wonderful surface and personality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint, Wood

Carved and Painted Minke Whale by Wendy Lichtenstieger

H 6 in W 24 in D 2 in

Wonderful Large Hand Carved Wooden Whale Wall Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A large whimsical wall sculpture of a blue whale finished on both sides and having a fabulously

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Large Hand Carved Wooden Whale Wall Sculpture

H 13 in W 60 in D 2 in

Great American Folk Art Whale Sculpture Hand-Carved Indoor or Outdoor

Located in South Burlington, VT

America’s, a monumental carved wooden whale, early to mid-20th century. The large simply carved

Category

Mid-20th Century American Statues

Materials

Wood

Great American Folk Art Whale Sculpture Hand-Carved Indoor or Outdoor

H 48 in W 48 in D 12 in

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Made Carved and Painted Sag Harbor "Whale" Sign

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Crude Folk Art handmade 'whale' sign from Sag Harbor (ca. early 20th Century, USA). Hand-carved

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Made Carved and Painted Sag Harbor "Whale" Sign

H 13.88 in W 21.88 in D 0.88 in

Seri Ironwood Animal Sculptures of a Pelican and a Whale

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Large vintage hand carved Ironwood Mexican seri sculptures of a pelican and a whale. Very nice

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Seri Ironwood Animal Sculptures of a Pelican and a Whale

H 13.5 in W 6 in D 3 in

Collection of Rare Deborah Bump Staved Whale Jewelry Box Sculptures

By Deborah Bump

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare Whale form lidded trinket boxes. Staved woods. Impressed marks to bottoms. Please Inquire to

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Collection of Rare Deborah Bump Staved Whale Jewelry Box Sculptures

H 4.5 in W 15 in D 4.5 in

Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Nantucket sperm whale weather vane whirligig, circa 1950s, a well used midcentury whale

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s

H 5.75 in W 18 in D 0.75 in

Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Nantucket sperm whale weather vane whirligig, circa 1950s, a well used midcentury whale

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s

H 5.75 in W 18 in D 0.75 in

Northwest Coast Haida Cedar Box with Whale Stencil, Canada, Late 20th Century

By Haida

Located in Chatham, ON

Northwest coast haida cedar box with whale stencil - sliding lid with carved thumb piece - brad

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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar, Paint

Northwest Coast Haida Cedar Box with Whale Stencil, Canada, Late 20th Century

H 1.88 in W 6.75 in D 10.5 in

Antique Hand-Carved Double-Sided Springerle Cookie Mold / Religious Scenes

Located in Dallas, TX

, Adam and Eve with the serpent in the Garden and Jonah and the Whale, the main photo depicts both

Category

Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Double-Sided Springerle Cookie Mold / Religious Scenes

H 1 in Dm 6.5 in

Ikupasuy, Wooden Carved Ceremonial Stick Used by Ainu Men When Making Offeri

Located in Stockholm, SE

This is a Ikupasuy, often referred to a mustache lifter. Carved wood with lacquer on top. Motives

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Ikupasuy, Wooden Carved Ceremonial Stick Used by Ainu Men When Making Offeri

H 13 in W 0.4 in D 1.26 in

19th Century Folk Art Sail Boat Rudder

Located in New York, NY

A very handsome piece of American folk art. This rudder is hand carved with relief of a whale on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Folk Art Sail Boat Rudder

H 42 in W 20 in D 4 in

Large Model Canoe by Native North American Indians, circa 1890

Located in Incline Village, NV

, spoons, bowls, and masks. Likely carved from cedar by a senior craftsman familiar with characteristics of

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Antique 1890s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Model Canoe by Native North American Indians, circa 1890

H 5.75 in W 30.5 in D 5.38 in

Arne Tjomsland Eskimo in Teak With Seal & Spear, Scandinavia Norway 1950s

By Arne Tjomsland

Located in Bergen, NO

Nordic fauna; including animals, Eskimos and Vikings carved from whale tooth or wood. His artistic style

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Arne Tjomsland Eskimo in Teak With Seal & Spear, Scandinavia Norway 1950s

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H 5.91 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in

American Four Masted Clipper Ship in Bottle on Original Stand, Circa 1880

Located in Hollywood, SC

sea, cloth rigging in full sail flanked by three pilot ships, a whale, and painted lighthouse on rocky

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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Paint, Cotton, Glass, Wood

American Four Masted Clipper Ship in Bottle on Original Stand, Circa 1880

H 9 in W 16 in D 7.75 in

Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic mermaid sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg. Hand carved, patinated wood body with detailed

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg

H 21 in W 23 in D 15 in

Carved Wooden Whale

Located in San Francisco, CA

This carved wooden whale really is a charming piece. The wood finish is beautiful and the whale has

Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Whale

H 4 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

Carved Whale

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Handcarved Wood whale with painted surface

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Whale

H 9 in W 28 in D 9 in

Decorated, carved wood model of a Whale

Located in London, GB

Double sided, decorated carved wooden model of a Whale, c 1950's

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Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Decorated, carved wood model of a Whale

H 13 in W 27.5 in D 3 in

Set of Three Carved Weathered Wood Whales

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful set of three carved wood whales

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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Set of Three Carved Weathered Wood Whales

H 12 in W 31 in D 2 in

Long Carved Whale Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fabulous, long carved wooden whale sculpture mounted on iron rod and base. The whale is simply

Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Long Carved Whale Sculpture

H 14 in W 22 in D 6 in

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What is a Paete wood carving?
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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.
What is Jepara wood carving?
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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 Chinese wood carving?
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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 Japanese wood carving?
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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 are the types of wood carving?
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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.
What is carved wood art called?
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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?
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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.
How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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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.
What wood is used for African carvings?
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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.
How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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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 the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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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?
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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.
What are carved wood figures in African art?
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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.