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Small Black Forrest Carving of a Bear, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A small antique wood carving of a bear on all fours, Black Forest region, nicely modeled, circa
Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Small Black Forrest Carving of a Bear, 19th Century
Small Black Forrest Carving of a Bear, 19th Century

Small Black Forrest Carving of a Bear, 19th Century

H 4.5 in W 6 in D 3 in
Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
patina. The Song Dynasty (960 to 1279) saw perhaps the last renaissance of great Buddhist wood carvings
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China

Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China

H 7.25 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe 'Smaller'
Located in Dallas, TX
This comb was fashioned in the hand carved, traditional Makonde style. This fertility comb features a pregnant woman. Generally, local carvers make only a belly and breast comb to be...
Category

Early 20th Century Zimbabwean Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe 'Smaller'
Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe 'Smaller'

Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe 'Smaller'

H 17 in W 4 in D 3 in
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old Australian
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

H 13.59 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Australian
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

H 13 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
. Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s

H 0.79 in W 1.38 in D 0.6 in
Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
. Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s
Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s

H 0.99 in W 0.91 in D 0.6 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
. Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s

H 0.79 in W 0.99 in D 0.91 in
Small Antique Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris on Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
surface has a beautifully aged patina. The Buddha is mounted on a wood base. This head is the smaller
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Small Antique Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris on Stand
Small Antique Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris on Stand

Small Antique Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris on Stand

H 7 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Small Vintage Handmade Carved Elephant Sculptures with Polychromy, Priced Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two small handmade carved elephant sculptures with discrete polychromy. Each of these two vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small Vintage Handmade Carved Elephant Sculptures with Polychromy, Priced Each
Small Vintage Handmade Carved Elephant Sculptures with Polychromy, Priced Each

Small Vintage Handmade Carved Elephant Sculptures with Polychromy, Priced Each

H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 6.5 in
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

H 13.39 in W 5.71 in D 3.55 in
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

H 13.19 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Asian Buddhist or Indian Hindu Small Temple Shrine Bronze Deity Figure on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful small bronze Asian Buddhist or Indian Hindu praying deity figure on a wood stand
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Asian Buddhist or Indian Hindu Small Temple Shrine Bronze Deity Figure on Stand
Asian Buddhist or Indian Hindu Small Temple Shrine Bronze Deity Figure on Stand

Asian Buddhist or Indian Hindu Small Temple Shrine Bronze Deity Figure on Stand

H 3.1 in W 1.75 in D 1.5 in
Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming small ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of a mountain goat and her kids.    
Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat
Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat

Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat

H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Small wooden Buddha statue from the Edo period in Japan/17th to 19th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We are pleased to present a small wood carving of a flanking Bodhisattva made around the Edo period
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Small wooden Buddha statue from the Edo period in Japan/17th to 19th century
Small wooden Buddha statue from the Edo period in Japan/17th to 19th century

Small wooden Buddha statue from the Edo period in Japan/17th to 19th century

H 7.09 in W 2.37 in D 2.56 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
higher than average. The Ibeji figures are small commemorative wood carvings that were made by the
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art

H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Late 19th Century Decorative Stand - Black Forest
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
green fabric. Small objects can be displayed on this. The standard comes with three carvings, also black
Category

Antique 1880s German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Antler, Walnut

Late 19th Century Decorative Stand - Black Forest
Late 19th Century Decorative Stand - Black Forest

Late 19th Century Decorative Stand - Black Forest

H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
wood carvings that were made by the Yoruba tribe of West Africa. Ibeji figures are made to contain the
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art

H 10.63 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Fine Female Yoruba Ibeji Figure African Tribal Art Antiques
Located in London, GB
: UK Collection. Ibeji figures are small commemorative wood carvings that were made by the Yoruba
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Female Yoruba Ibeji Figure African Tribal Art Antiques
Fine Female Yoruba Ibeji Figure African Tribal Art Antiques

Fine Female Yoruba Ibeji Figure African Tribal Art Antiques

H 11.42 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Old Japanese stone and concrete display stand/late 20th century/bonsai stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
quietly enhance your favorite collection of bonsai, viewing stones, small Buddhist statues, or wood
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Old Japanese stone and concrete display stand/late 20th century/bonsai stand
Old Japanese stone and concrete display stand/late 20th century/bonsai stand

Old Japanese stone and concrete display stand/late 20th century/bonsai stand

H 7.01 in W 17.92 in D 10.04 in
Small Indo-Portuguese Saint Anna
Located in Fossano, IT
A small and fine Indo-Portuguese figure of Saint Anna, mother and teacher of Lady Mary. Carved
Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Wood

Small Indo-Portuguese Saint Anna
Small Indo-Portuguese Saint Anna

Small Indo-Portuguese Saint Anna

H 3.94 in W 1.97 in D 1.58 in
Small Lime Wood Carving
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Lime wood standing carving of a saint
Category

Antique 16th Century Sculptures

Small Lime Wood Carving
Small Lime Wood Carving

Small Lime Wood Carving

H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving
Located in Austin, TX
African two part small chair with carved elephant at the upper back, the seat fits into a pierced
Category

20th Century Kenyan Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving
African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving

African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving

H 18 in W 7 in D 20 in
19th Century Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Boston, MA
the centre and two glass doors that open with the turn of a small latch. Detailed with decorative wood
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Buffet Deux Corps
19th Century Buffet Deux Corps

19th Century Buffet Deux Corps

H 105 in W 50.5 in D 21 in
Large Carved American Nautical Folk Art Eagle Head Relic
Located in Palm City, FL
nautical folk art, as does this eagle head relic. In smaller sizes, patriotic wood carvings of
Category

Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Large Carved American Nautical Folk Art Eagle Head Relic
Large Carved American Nautical Folk Art Eagle Head Relic

Large Carved American Nautical Folk Art Eagle Head Relic

H 12.5 in W 14.75 in D 1.75 in
Japanese Old Small Wood Carving Art / 'Netsuke' / Frog Mushroom
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
(seal case), drawers, small leather bags, yatate (arrowhead), and other items suspended from the obi by
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Old Small Wood Carving Art / 'Netsuke' / Frog Mushroom
Japanese Old Small Wood Carving Art / 'Netsuke' / Frog Mushroom

Japanese Old Small Wood Carving Art / 'Netsuke' / Frog Mushroom

H 1.3 in W 1.7 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Black Forest Small Deer Head Throphy with Carved Wood Plaque
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Small charming konsole with a deer head with glass eyes carved from wood mounted on a wood plaque
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Small Deer Head Throphy with Carved Wood Plaque
19th Century Black Forest Small Deer Head Throphy with Carved Wood Plaque

19th Century Black Forest Small Deer Head Throphy with Carved Wood Plaque

H 7.88 in W 7.49 in L 7.88 in
Small Belgian Cactus Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Small Belgian cactus sculpture hand carved in wood, circa 1940-1960. Probably used as a theater
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Small Belgian Cactus Sculpture
Small Belgian Cactus Sculpture

Small Belgian Cactus Sculpture

H 24.25 in W 12.75 in D 6 in
Small Belgian Cactus Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Small Belgian cactus sculpture hand carved in wood circa 1940-1960. Probably used as a theater prop.
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Small Belgian Cactus Sculpture
Small Belgian Cactus Sculpture

Small Belgian Cactus Sculpture

H 24 in W 13.5 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Rooster' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
of the kimono could be used to store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a larger and
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Rooster' 1960s
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Rooster' 1960s

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Rooster' 1960s

H 0.87 in W 1.19 in D 0.79 in
Small 1970s Traditional Japanese Grained Kokeshi Doll by Matogoro Kyomi
Located in London, GB
Small 1970s Kokeshi doll from the Matagoro workshop that dates from a lineage of craftsmen dating
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small 1970s Traditional Japanese Grained Kokeshi Doll by Matogoro Kyomi
Small 1970s Traditional Japanese Grained Kokeshi Doll by Matogoro Kyomi

Small 1970s Traditional Japanese Grained Kokeshi Doll by Matogoro Kyomi

H 8.86 in Dm 1.58 in
Small Vintage Grained Japanese Traditional Flower Motif Kokeshi Doll Signed
Located in London, GB
. Traditionally crafted in hard solid wood on a lathe and often painted whilst still on there. This authentic
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small Vintage Grained Japanese Traditional Flower Motif Kokeshi Doll Signed
Small Vintage Grained Japanese Traditional Flower Motif Kokeshi Doll Signed

Small Vintage Grained Japanese Traditional Flower Motif Kokeshi Doll Signed

H 7.09 in Dm 1.58 in
Small wooden Buddha statue painted with Japanese lacquer/"Senju Kannon"/Edo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small Japanese wooden Buddha statue. The deity is called "Thousand-Armed Kannon
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Small wooden Buddha statue painted with Japanese lacquer/"Senju Kannon"/Edo
Small wooden Buddha statue painted with Japanese lacquer/"Senju Kannon"/Edo

Small wooden Buddha statue painted with Japanese lacquer/"Senju Kannon"/Edo

H 8.31 in W 3.47 in D 2.56 in
Late 19th Century Chinese Wedding Cabinet with Carving
Located in Singapore, SG
by small wood carvings: butterflies on the top and cloud motifs at the bottom. In the photo showing
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Chinese Wedding Cabinet with Carving
Late 19th Century Chinese Wedding Cabinet with Carving

Late 19th Century Chinese Wedding Cabinet with Carving

H 69.3 in W 40.56 in D 24.02 in
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock Commonly Called Mora Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish painted wood clock with small carving at the crest, large round belly and
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock Commonly Called Mora Clock
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock Commonly Called Mora Clock

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock Commonly Called Mora Clock

H 82 in W 24.5 in D 8 in
Portuguese Wall Mirror 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wall mirror 18th century Portuguese, frame in chestnut wood with carvings. Small defects
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Wall Mirror 18th Century
Portuguese Wall Mirror 18th Century

Portuguese Wall Mirror 18th Century

H 40.56 in W 26.38 in D 3.94 in
Late 19th Century Large 8-Door Cabinet from Zhejiang, China
Located in Singapore, SG
design is very typical of cabinets from this region, which is famed for their wood carvings. The small
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century Large 8-Door Cabinet from Zhejiang, China
Late 19th Century Large 8-Door Cabinet from Zhejiang, China

Late 19th Century Large 8-Door Cabinet from Zhejiang, China

H 69.3 in W 60.63 in D 25.2 in
Torbjorn Afdal Elton Lounge Chairs Nejestranda, Norway, 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
details in the wood carving and shaping make these chairs just a bit more special. Nice and super
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Torbjorn Afdal Elton Lounge Chairs Nejestranda, Norway, 1960
Torbjorn Afdal Elton Lounge Chairs Nejestranda, Norway, 1960

Torbjorn Afdal Elton Lounge Chairs Nejestranda, Norway, 1960

H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a small wood carving bear. It will be a folk craft of Hokkaido. It is a wood carving made
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

H 3.55 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
Japanese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1500s / Kannon Bodhisattva
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
it is a Buddha that rescues immediately when people in the world ask for salvation. It's small
Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1500s / Kannon Bodhisattva
Japanese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1500s / Kannon Bodhisattva

Japanese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1500s / Kannon Bodhisattva

H 3.75 in W 1.3 in D 0.83 in
Chinese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1800 ~ 1900 / Buddha Statue
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. There are cracks in the wood due to drying, but there are no major defects. Condition is good. Also
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1800 ~ 1900 / Buddha Statue
Chinese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1800 ~ 1900 / Buddha Statue

Chinese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1800 ~ 1900 / Buddha Statue

H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 3.75 in
Japanese antique small wooden lion carving / 1800s / Edo-Meiji period/ Wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese antique small wooden lion sculpture/1800s/Edo-Meiji period/Wabi-sabi This is a wooden
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique small wooden lion carving / 1800s / Edo-Meiji period/ Wabi-sabi
Japanese antique small wooden lion carving / 1800s / Edo-Meiji period/ Wabi-sabi

Japanese antique small wooden lion carving / 1800s / Edo-Meiji period/ Wabi-sabi

H 4.22 in W 6.5 in D 3.63 in
Small Japanese Kettle Made by Carving Bamboo/Sculpture / Meiji Era-Early Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a rare sculpture made by carving bamboo. The era is probably from the Meiji era to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Small Japanese Kettle Made by Carving Bamboo/Sculpture / Meiji Era-Early Showa
Small Japanese Kettle Made by Carving Bamboo/Sculpture / Meiji Era-Early Showa

Small Japanese Kettle Made by Carving Bamboo/Sculpture / Meiji Era-Early Showa

H 8.08 in W 6.3 in D 5.32 in
Japanese Small Iki Mask In Sculpted Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese small sized Iki mask made in sculpted and painted wood, created in Japan in circa 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Small Iki Mask In Sculpted Wood
Japanese Small Iki Mask In Sculpted Wood

Japanese Small Iki Mask In Sculpted Wood

H 5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Black Forest Small Deer Head Throphy With Carved Wood Plaque
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Small charming deer head carved from wood mounted on a wood plaque with two tiny real deer horns
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn, Wood

19th Century Black Forest Small Deer Head Throphy With Carved Wood Plaque
19th Century Black Forest Small Deer Head Throphy With Carved Wood Plaque

19th Century Black Forest Small Deer Head Throphy With Carved Wood Plaque

H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Small 19th Century Quirky Sidetable
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A small 19th century French sidetable made from oak and winebranches. Winefarmers in the Languedoc
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small 19th Century Quirky Sidetable
Small 19th Century Quirky Sidetable

Small 19th Century Quirky Sidetable

H 20.08 in W 11.82 in D 26.78 in
Small Buddha Hand, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A small Buddha hand from Thailand, hand carved in wood and painted in black and gilt. Depicting the
Category

Vintage 1930s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small Buddha Hand, Mid-20th Century
Small Buddha Hand, Mid-20th Century

Small Buddha Hand, Mid-20th Century

H 5.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
Small 19th Century French Folk Art Wooden Horse
Located in Buisson, FR
your interior. Beautiful details and glass eyes France, circa 1850 Weathered and small old repairs
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small 19th Century French Folk Art Wooden Horse
Small 19th Century French Folk Art Wooden Horse

Small 19th Century French Folk Art Wooden Horse

H 10.75 in W 13.5 in D 4.75 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Buddha Statue/Edo Period/1700s/Nyorai
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
paint. Of course, the wood is also made of cypress wood, and we use high-quality cypress with fine
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Buddha Statue/Edo Period/1700s/Nyorai
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Buddha Statue/Edo Period/1700s/Nyorai

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Buddha Statue/Edo Period/1700s/Nyorai

H 6.11 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Japanese antique small wooden Buddha statue / "Nyorai" / Edo period / 1603-1868
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. And this one has a rustic carving. This is probably a Buddhist statue that was worshiped in a village
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique small wooden Buddha statue / "Nyorai" / Edo period / 1603-1868
Japanese antique small wooden Buddha statue / "Nyorai" / Edo period / 1603-1868

Japanese antique small wooden Buddha statue / "Nyorai" / Edo period / 1603-1868

H 7.17 in W 1.3 in D 1.66 in
Japanese Old Wooden Vase / Small Vase Carved like a Root/1920s-1950s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A vase carved from an old Japanese tree. Originally, columnar wood is carved like the root of a
Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Elm

Japanese Old Wooden Vase / Small Vase Carved like a Root/1920s-1950s
Japanese Old Wooden Vase / Small Vase Carved like a Root/1920s-1950s

Japanese Old Wooden Vase / Small Vase Carved like a Root/1920s-1950s

H 6.97 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Japanese antique small wooden Buddha statue/“Uga-benzaiten”/Edo period/1603-1868
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Buddha statue made around the Edo period in Japan. I think the material is cedar for the base and cypress for the main body. It glows black due to years of soot. It ...
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique small wooden Buddha statue/“Uga-benzaiten”/Edo period/1603-1868
Japanese antique small wooden Buddha statue/“Uga-benzaiten”/Edo period/1603-1868

Japanese antique small wooden Buddha statue/“Uga-benzaiten”/Edo period/1603-1868

H 5.52 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Japanese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1600-1750 / Bodhisattva
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
when people in the world ask for salvation. Although small, the expression is very beautiful and it
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1600-1750 / Bodhisattva
Japanese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1600-1750 / Bodhisattva

Japanese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1600-1750 / Bodhisattva

H 5.32 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in
Small Black Forest Wood Carving of a Shepherd circa 1890
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of a shepherd wearing a sheepskin cloak and blowing a Horn
Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Small Black Forest Wood Carving of a Shepherd circa 1890
Small Black Forest Wood Carving of a Shepherd circa 1890

Small Black Forest Wood Carving of a Shepherd circa 1890

H 16.5 in W 8 in D 6.3 in
Japanese Antique Small Wooden God/1868-1920/Wood Carving Miniature Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
bag on his back, holds a mallet, and wears a hood. This is a small wooden sculpture of Daikokuten
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Wooden God/1868-1920/Wood Carving Miniature Figurine
Japanese Antique Small Wooden God/1868-1920/Wood Carving Miniature Figurine

Japanese Antique Small Wooden God/1868-1920/Wood Carving Miniature Figurine

H 3 in W 2.05 in D 1.86 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Gbonhan African Tribal Art Ex Bonhams
Located in London, GB
collectible pair in good condition. Ibeji figures are small commemorative wood carvings that were made by
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Gbonhan African Tribal Art Ex Bonhams
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Gbonhan African Tribal Art Ex Bonhams

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Gbonhan African Tribal Art Ex Bonhams

H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Abeokuta African Tribal Art Primitiv Africain
Located in London, GB
Ibeji figures are small commemorative wood carvings that were made by the Yoruba tribe of West Africa
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Abeokuta African Tribal Art Primitiv Africain
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Abeokuta African Tribal Art Primitiv Africain

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Abeokuta African Tribal Art Primitiv Africain

H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
. The Ibeji figures are small commemorative wood carvings that were made by the Yoruba tribe of West
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art

H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
much higher than average. The Ibeji figures are small commemorative wood carvings that were made by
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art

H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
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Small Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of small wood carvings is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique small wood carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bone and hardwood. Small wood carvings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Small wood carvings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Small Wood Carvings?

Small wood carvings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $850, while the lowest priced sells for $289 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.
Questions About Small Wood Carvings
  • 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 Japanese wood carving?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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 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.
  • How do you identify wood carvings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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 wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is carved wood art called?
    1 Answer
    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 are carved wood figures in African art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.