Indian Hand Carved Wood with Iron

16th Century Spanish wrought iron handle.

Oriental Style Hand Carved Stone.

Bronze Base with Turned Wooden Central Part for Smoking.

Oriental Style Hand-Carved Stone.

This abstract wood sculpture by James Coutant, dated 2002, is a striking example of organic minimalism. Carved from a single piece of warm-toned wood, its smooth, undulating form res...

Antique Wood Carving Female Figurines Mermaid Motif Solid Wood Vintage Carving Handmade Organic Material Decor Art Decor Dimensions. 14 1/2 W ; ...

A fine 19th-century English joiner's finishing plane crafted from dense beechwood, with a rich patinated surface developed through decades of use. The sculpted rear handle and gracef...

Originating from the Kerala region of Southern India, this 19th century arivalmanai, or culinary cutting instrument, is a traditional tool used in the preparation of vegetables throughout India. Comprising an engraved steel blade mounted upon a carved wood base, the user would place their weight on the wooden base by either sitting or kneeling, and prepare their ingredients accordingly. The craftsmanship and size of this fascinating relic denotes its usage in a Hindu temple setting, as offering food to the deities is believed to direct the mind towards spirituality. Food plays an important role in Hindu worship, and because of the veneration of the cow and belief in non-violence, most followers follow a vegetarian diet. The vast majority of Hindu religious...