Carved Wooden Bats

Bamana tribe art is known for masks, textiles and architectural elements. This Y-shaped post supported a heavy roof timber and acted as a welcoming symbol...

Still one of the world’s most isolated societies, the The Naga of mountainous northeastern India are talented artisans that create everything they need from the natural resources of ...

This impressive (and heavy) polished stone resembles a scholar's mountain as depicted in Chinese traditional paintings. Though it has gr...

This exceptionally life-like antique sculpture is carved from linden wood and once decorated a French church or cathedral. The figure stands authoritatively, with right arm raised and index finger extended toward heaven. It probably stood on a base in a side chapel. According to Christian iconography of the period, this gesture signifies that salvation comes only through baptism. The figure wears a girdle of animal fir, probably from a bear, making symbolic reference to St. John the Baptist's life in the wilderness of Judea, between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. The elegantly carved robe is a baroque element that adds a sense of motion and energy to the artwork. Originally, the sculpture was polychromed, but the original pigments have weathered away and been replaced with whitewash. Repairs, losses, and insect damage are minor and expected due to great age. many vintage and antique religious sculptures...

This is an exquisitely carved pair of Indian marble elephants. Standing foursquare, these magnificent creatures embody elegance and power. Sculpted ...

An Italian cherub, carved from linden wood wood. This graceful and exceptionally well-carved figure was likely part of an altar ensemble. The eyes and face are particularly well-form...

Wood carved mythical animal (with the characteristics to a lion or a Tasmanian devil). Carved in hardwood, presumably ironwood. Approx. 1900. Belie...

A wonderful hand carved head of Hardwood. A stunning sculpted and carved piece. A stand alone decorative piece or can be used as a large book end. Truly a compliment to any space and...

Vintage hand-carved wood head. Presidential pose - somewhat reminiscent of Andrew Jackson. Artist unknown. Striking details, and standing 13” tall. Photographed with Eames dowel leg ...

Large Carved Wooden Horse Head This Superb character is carved from a single piece of wood and is set on a wooden stand, it has a good dark patina ...

This is a very fine wooden carved monkey. It is likely an early work by renowned Danish designer, Kay Bojesen. It was probably created in the 1950s.

Hand Carved Biomorphic Wooden Sculpture.