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Material: Wood
Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois Brienz, Switzerland circa 1900.
A delicately handcarved wood sculpture of a chamois standing on a rocky base. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, ca. 1900.
The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine art sculptures, is found throughout Europe. The incentive to create not only useful but also aesthetically beautiful things, distinguishes the craftsman from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs.
Very unique and wonderful. We haven't seen another pair quite like them. Sure to stand...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Bone
Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century
A 19th century funny carved and painted dwarf with snuffbox. Unrestored original condition, old wormholes, partly paintloss ...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Black Forest Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet depicts a mythical bird. It was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hawaiian Artist Hand Carved Turned Wood Vessel Garniture Sculpture Vase Chalice
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed and unusually shaped wood-turned vessel / sculpture / chalice. Very well crafted.
Noted: "Norfolk Pine. Carved in Hawaii" by the artist on the base.
From a collection of...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Lovely Vintage Black Abstract Sculpture Wood Johnny Mattsson, Midcentury, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely wooden sculpture designed by the famous wooden sculptor Johnny Mattsson in Gävle, Sweden in the midcentury. It is in very good condition except from that one of its legs is ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Hanging Piece of a Medieval Lady, circa 1900s
An antique hanging piece of a medieval noble lady holding blazon and rose. The statue is made of handcarved and painted wood. C...
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Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Mirror with Rustic Bear Carvings, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique black forest mirror with rustic bear carvings ca. 1900
A large crescent vanity mirror in a handcarved wooden frame featuring two ...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa with traces of green and yellow polychromy and nicely weathered appearance. Attract...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Photo Album with Wooden Carved Cover, Brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Photo Album with Wooden Carved Cover, Brienz ca. 1900
A lovely antique photo album featuring a lindenwood carved cover depicting a hunte...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1700s Religious Figure with Heavy Patina
Located in Peekskill, NY
The patina and age of this well done carving make a striking display. I'm guessing its 18th century and Italian. It has just the right look.
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Late 18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2023. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Carved Oak Tripod Tri legged Plant Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Carved Oak Tripod Tri legged Plant Stand
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
19th Century Mannekin Head
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century French mannekin head in beech with original polychrome remains.
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Beech
Pair of Witco Tiki Carved Cedar Wood Meathead Cat Sculpture Figures
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare pair of Witco Meathead cat sculptures. The two solid cedar wood carved Meathead cats come complete with their eyes intact. We are mentioning this because these cats are often missing their signature orange and white eyes. These nearly 3-foot tall Witco cats look strikingly similar to the character “Meathead” in the film Meatballs 2.
Vintage 1960s-1970s, carved from solid swamp cedar wood. If you’re into Tiki, then you probably know Witco. Collector’s adore Witco for it’s wild design. The company went full-force in capturing the zeitgeist of exotica in the 1960s. Polynesian, Asian, and tropical culture and aesthetics began to make their way into American homes. Elvis movies and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” introduced America to tiki, Mai Tais and Luas. It’s still tiki time in the hearts of Witco collectors. These larger than life cats are the perfect mascot for your island lounge.
We have several more pieces from Witco including the tall Siamese and trio of smaller cats, a sofa, dining set, conquistador chairs, wall mounted shield...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Rare Jaguar Wood Figure Found in Chilapa, Guerrero, Southern México, ca. 1940
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This vintage hand carved and hand painted Tiger, is presumed to have been made in or near Chilapa, Guerrero in circa 1940 in a Folk Art style. The carving has been made in a naive st...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Swan Preening - Gus Wilson / Frank Finney Style
By Frank Finney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired on a trip to New Hampshire. Not sure the artist.
Carved out of solid wood. Shows Swan/Goose preening with its head back. Rustic finish with some fading/chipping.
Head...
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20th Century American Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture Czeslaw Budny
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2019. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak, Wood
19Thc Hand Carved Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved bear on a wood base in very good condition.
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1880s American Adirondack Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Danish woodcarved sculpture signed
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Very interesting sculpture of Danish origin carved in wood and signed on the base by the artist to be documented.
Category
1960s Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with red pigments, black and white beard with carved triangles and woven black raffia hair cap
The mask is 13 1/4 inches high, on custom...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Antique South American Spanish Colonial Folk Art Santos Figure
Located in London, GB
Antique South American Spanish Colonial Poly chrome Folk Art Santos figure The finely sculptured hard wood figure standing with a cross and bible on a pedestal base, painted in p...
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18th Century Peruvian Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Linguat II Set of 2 Black Sculptures
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning set of two sculptures is carefully handcrafted using two pieces of oak trunks that had been used to dye tapestries in the 1930s. Si...
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2010s Italian Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This unusual antique Black Forest box features a pair of fully dimensional bears cavorting at the base of a tree stump. The mother and cub hav...
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string puppet
A lovely example and a great size, it is ...
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Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak, Pine
Koi Fish Installation Figure by Robert "Bob" Matheny
By Bob Matheny
Located in San Diego, CA
Koi Fish installation figure by Southern California Artist Robert "Bob" Matheny. This piece was acquired at Robert Matheny’s estate. The piece is 16” in...
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Early 2000s American Modern Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture.
Early 20th century large engraved and carved Chinese Lanzhou gourd. Dramatic des...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rustic Large Natural Organic Wood Carved Serving Bowl Pointed Handles, 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful large Folk Art carved bowl with beautiful natural wood grain and glowing colorful patina acquired with age. This piece has a very organic, Wabi-Sabi feel to it. The point...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Virgen de Carmen Santo
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This carved wood colorful sculpture is handmade & painted by an unknown puerto rican craftsman. The Virgen del Carmen is the patron saint of fisherma...
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Early 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Great Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
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1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
C1940 Hand Crafted Wooden French Folk Art Airplane with Moving Parts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand crafted Art Deco styled airplane with the French colors on its tail. All there except for the tails wheel. Otherwise in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. ...
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1940s French Folk Art Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood, Paint
Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered tribal squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved open mouth and eyes. These were protective figu...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with traces of yellow, black and red pigments and woven black raffia hair cap. Strong face with tight expression, weathered surface, goo...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A mask from West Nepal with slanted almond shaped eyes, very small ears and an oval mouth showing carved upper and lower teeth o...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Collection of 18th or Early 19th Century Miniature Carved Hands
Located in Nantucket, MA
Collection of 18th or Early 19th Century Carved Miniature Hands, a collection of five hand-carved miniature wooden hands, probably fruit wood, certainly European and most likely Ital...
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18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Double Dragon Wedding Banquet Headdress Crown on Wooden Display Bust
Located in Studio City, CA
This an exquisite and spectacular piece. One of our favorites. Quite rare. We have not seen anything quite like it.
Likely worn at one time by a bride in a Chinese wedding ceremon...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
19th Century wood Santos of a boy/child with glass eyes and articulated arms.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This charming piece has been in my collection for over 40 years. The articulated arms and glass eyes contribute to its charm and personality. I have always felt it signified a sense ...
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Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Wood, Paint
19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side. This mask is from Cirebon in Ja...
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19th Century Indonesian Other Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Folk Art Wooden Wall Hanging Commemorating The Royal Mail
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique folk art hand carved wall hanging is unsigned but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1880 in the Victorian style. The wall sculpture commemorates the Royal Mail stagecoach which was used for long distance mail delivery in the mid-1800s. The carving is very intricately executed and depicts the Royal Mail coach...
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
105" Tall Hand Carved Figural Wood Spirit Animals Tree Trunk Totem Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This massive totem stands nearly 9 feet tall. Covered from top to bottom in bearded wise men, Native American chiefs, enchanted spirits and woodland animals. This magical monument...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Unique Sculpted Wooden Artwork
Located in Nijlen, BE
This beautiful craftwork by an unknown creator is a beautiful interplay of three-dimensional cubes in recycled wood.
The sculpted cubes stand on a wooden plate.
Earthy warm color to...
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1980s French Minimalist Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Articulated Artist’s Wood Mannequin
Located in Garnerville, NY
A wonderful vintage articulated wood artist's mannequin. A must have for the artist or objet d'art. The interior coils and bands that position the model are in good condition. The qu...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Jeri Summers Folk Art Sculptures, Set of 3
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Naive in nature, this set of 3 figures by Ohio artist Jeri Summers is reminiscent of tribal sculptures that decorate Parisian interiors. Each sculpture is comprised of painted wood w...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood handle from Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture. A butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with finely carved...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Hand Carved Conical Head "Duka" Figure, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
Originally collected in the Solomon Islands in 1938, this one of a kind treasure from the south pacific comes from a private oceanic collection.
This is a Solomon Islands Santa Cruz hand carved figure called a Duka, circa 1930s.
It was carved in an extremely hard native wood and features a finely carved, unusual extended conical head, a handwoven loin cloth and turmeric encrustation. For your convenience, many of our photographs were taken in natural day light which accurately illuminate surface areas depicting original dark patina that you would expect from an important early carving such as this one. We will include a complimentary custom wood display base that you see photographed.
Dimensions: 21.25 inches high
Provenance: collected in l938 and originally acquired by a visiting French collecting tourist in the Solomon Islands then to dealer and Texas collector and to our private collection in year 2000 so could have been a specially crafted fine 1930s tourist sculpture piece for the visiting French tourist.
History:
Duka sculpture from Nendo Island, politically part of the Solomon Islands, is distinctive, and only a limited number of works have been documented. The conical extension at the back of the head represents a man's hairstyle. Called abe, its construction and shape was a symbol of wealth and high social status, and for older men, it also served the practical purpose of covering bald spots. All Nendo figure refer to deities or supernatural beings (Ellis: 2009, pp. 78-85)
Auction sale: Bonhams Auctions April 28, 2015 sale. Exceptional Lime Container...
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Set of Three Vintage Trench Art Bullet Casing Paperweights and Flint Lighter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of three trench art figurines composed of gutted shell casings mounted to bases. Two are decorative paperweights supported by round, wooden, platform bases, while the thir...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Early 1900 Hand-Carved and Stylized Dogs Playing Fetch Sculptures, Pair Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Go fetch!!
These wonderfully stylized dog sculptures truly display the energy and joy of dogs when they have just fetched an object. They can't wait for you to take the stick or bal...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Folk Art English Acrobat Toy
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century Folk Art English acrobat toy
We are proud to offer a rare example of a mid-20th century English folk-art acrobat toy. Handmade from scrat...
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1940s British Folk Art Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Māori Wahaika Club New Zeland
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wood club known as Wahaika intricately carved and inlayed with small round shells from New Zealand circa 1920s. The hand-hold club was traditionally used as a close-range combat we...
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Early 20th Century New Zealand Tribal Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk art model
'EST-CE UN PIETON OU UNE VOITURE?' (IS IT A PEDESTRIAN OR A CAR?)
An Early 20th century French hand carved folk art model, depicting a police...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large European Folk Art Carved Wooden Standing Man Carrying a Basket Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Folk Art wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe and most likely Italy in circa 1920 in a Folk Art style. This large wooden carved sculpture depicts an elderly bearded man carrying a heavy basket on his back and holding the straps in the front to support the weight. This is quite a tall carving...
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of eight Japanese and Chinese masks, circa 1950s or earlier. These were recently purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese man who travel...
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1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Boston Fish Market Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved flounder trade sign with lettering for "Chatham Fish Market". Details include gills, fins, mouth, snout, eyes, etc. Fitted with hanging chain. Letters are painted in blue, out...
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2010s North American Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
10 Carpet Lawn Bowling Hand Carved Wood & Stone Balls Antique Office Gift Idea
Located in West Hollywood, CA
10 Carpet Lawn bowling hand carved wood & stone balls antique office gift idea. A Beautiful Decorative Antique collection of 9 + 1 boules balls Carved Wood and a Jack Carved Stone ba...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century
Dimension: Height: 12 cm Diameter: 4 cm.
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
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19th Century European Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Primitive Healing Figure
Located in New York, NY
Hill tribe healing figure carved of solid wood. 19th-early 20th century Golden Triangle area, Southeast Asia Indochina. This is a healing figure used to aid in healing. Arms folded ...
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Early 1800s Southeast Asian Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Nafana Bedu Large Moon Plank Zoomorphic Geometric Wood Sculpure Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, quite large and heavy, colorful Bedu plank mask by the Nafana (Senufo) tribe who reside in the central north-west of Ghana and the north-east of...
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20th Century Ghanaian Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of Eight Evelyn Ackerman Carved Redwood Panels
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage set of (8) Evelyn Ackerman carved Redwood panels with animals and people. Designed and manufactured by Era Industries in conju...
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1970s American Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
