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Ironwood Carving

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with beautiful visible wood grains. From Wikipedia: "Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island
By Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri
Located in Atlanta, GA
/1973 Medium: Ocher paint on ironwood carving DOC: 2006 Provenance: COA from Jilamara Arts and Crafts
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Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

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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Wood

1960s Sculpture of an American Eagle Hand Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
utilitarian items. In the 1960s, he began carving ironwood figures which sold well to tourists and others
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Hand-Carved Tribal Wooden Bowl from the Batak of Sumatra
Located in North Hollywood, CA
South Asian bowl is hand hewn from a single piece of very dense ironwood, beautiful in its simplicity
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Australian Aboriginal Ironwood Bima Figure Carving Tiwi Island
By Myra Ann Tipiloura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collected in Tiwi Island off the coast of Northern Australia, this Bima Figure Carving was carved
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20th Century Australian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: "Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that began with the Seri indigenous people of the state of Sonora
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
H 9.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Doug Ayers Carved Ironwood Live Edge Vase Weedpot Vessel Sculpture 1970s
By Doug Ayers
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist vessel or weedpot by California crafstman Doug Ayers 1979 Executed in Desert Ironwood
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Wood

18th Century Polynesian Ironwood Gata Waka or War Club from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Polynesian ironwood Gata waka or war club Fiji, probably 18th century or earlier Measures
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Antique 18th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

1960s Large Hand-carved Iron Wood American Bald Eagle Art Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
region. Ironwood was commonly used in carving harpoons, toys, tools, and instruments, but until Astorga
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Native American Indian Iron Wood Carving Chief Bull Aparoke by Artist Bruce Law
Located in Tustin, CA
Law. Hand-carved from a solid trunk of a rough-hewn Ironwood tree, Chief Bull Aparoke's polished
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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Wood

Mid-20th Century Black Wood Foot Rest or Low Side Table with Turned Ming Feet
Located in Lomita, CA
This Chinese foot rest is special. It is hand carved from heavy wood, possibly Ironwood with a
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

21st Century Virtuoso Console Translucent Lacquer Wooden Carved Tiles
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
was born. Portuguese decorative art is rich in examples from carving to azulejo to painting. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Console Tables

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Wood

Dogon Tribe Hardwood Carved Rhythm Pounder from Mali, Africa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Museum quality Dogon tribe ironwood percussion pounder reportedly collected from a Tellem cave in
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century
Located in Delft, NL
A Tonga Pakipaki war club, Polynesia, 18th century An exceptional ironwood war club originating
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Antique 18th Century Polynesian Tribal Art

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Wood

Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
in Africa. Carvings included a variety of Africa's famous animals and were produced in a variety of
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Antique Early 1900s African Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

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Toucan Sculpture in Solid Porcelain Hand-Painted Finish and Solid Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Toucan made in solid porcelain, hand-painted finish, on solid bronze and porcelain base.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Aguila - Eagle - Mexican Folk Art Cactus Fine Art
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Aguila - Eagle Alebrije This Mexican Aguila - Eagle Alebrije made with Copal wood, wood carving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings with Zapotec...
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Silver Cutlery Set for 12 People in Showcase Vienna Jarosinski & Vaugoin ca 1925
By Jarosinski & Vaugoin
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant cutlery set made of solid silver for twelve people, consisting of 112 pieces, in showcase. Date of manufacture: circa 1925 Material: Massive silver '800' Style: Discreet t...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

VTG Gustavsberg Sweden Art Pottery Kennel Spaniel Figurine Design Lisa Larson
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage pottery Cocker Spaniel figurine of the "Kennel" series, designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg in the 1970s. Manufacturer: Gustavsberg, Sweden Design: Lisa Larson Marks: ...
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Vintage 1980s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood and it dates to the early 20th century. Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle...
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

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Wood

Antique Aboriginal Carved Wood Boomerang Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Very Good Antique Aboriginal carved wood Boomerang Australia Carved with fluted design on one face chip design on back, red pigment Central desert region Australia Original Tribal p...
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Rare Antique Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Square Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets of the Tuareg, who are cattle herding nomads inhabiting a vast expanse of the Sahara desert, are among the most exciting group of weavings to appear on the market. These ...
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Leather, Reed

Organic Natural Wood Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
A beautiful organic specimen of aged teak wood found in it's natural state that has been turned into a sculpture. Can have lights added to be used as light source to add dramatic eff...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Sculptures

Organic Natural Wood Sculpture
Organic Natural Wood Sculpture
H 58 in W 13 in D 13 in
Vintage Cushman Maple Wood Settee Bench Carved Eagle Back Deacons Bench
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cushman maple wood settee bench carved eagle back deacons bench. Item features a carved wood eagle, (6) turn carved legs, brass rolling casters, solid wood construction, beau...
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches

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Wood, Maple

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The piece was carved out of a single block of hard wood that is dense and heavy. Of a cl...
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Australian Aboriginal Painted Totem Pole from Elcho Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hollow log painted with Ocher with a clan-based design. Title: Djirrididi Log Artist: James Patrick Lamuta DOB: 01/04/1984 Medium: Ocher pigment on wood Provenance: COA from E...
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Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Aboriginal Carved Wood Woomera Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Large Aboriginal woomera carved in hard mulga wood with pleasing curved chip carved interior with gum handle and possum tooth barb Beautiful piece for collection or interior d...
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Australian Aboriginal Painting on Hollow Log
Located in Atlanta, GA
Yalatai hollow log. Artist: Binguur Wirrpanda. Year of birth: 1973. Nationality: Australian. Region: East Arnhem Land. Medium: Ochres on hollow log. Measurement: 135cm (55 inch).
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Outsider and Self Taught...

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Wood

Set of Three Danish Modern Hand Carved Cat Sculptures in Teak, Denmark
Located in Deland, FL
Gorgeous and quirky set of sculpted figurines. These stylized cats have the era appropriate influence, and created with intent to last ages. Made of solid teak in wonderful condition...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

Elinor McGuire NP-12 Elliptical Dining Table
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
One of Elinor McGuire's most iconic and enduring designs for McGuire of San Fransisco, the NP-12 dining table has a base of rattan gathered at the waist like a sheaf of wheat that su...
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

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Rattan, Glass

Australian Aboriginal Painting Rain Dreaming Ronnie Tjampitjinpa
By Ronnie Tjampitjinpa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary painting by Australian Aboriginal artist Ronnie Tjampitjinpa (1943-). Entitled "Rain Dreaming", the artwork was acrylic on canvas and painted in 1999 Fully documente...
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1990s Australian Modern Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

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Antler Wine Bottle Display, Cast Aluminum + Ironwood, Jordan Mozer Chicago, 2017
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Jordan Mozer (b.1958): Antler Rack Wine Display, Made in Chicago, Reclaimed Ironwood and Recycled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serving Pieces

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Aluminum

Kalimantan Wood Sculpture on Steel Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Primitive wood carving with shell eyes carved from single piece of ironwood.
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Indonesian Ironwood Block
Located in Middleburg, VA
Cut from the bridge supports recovered from the Mahakam River in Borneo. Highly polished with a deep lustrous patination.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Reclaimed Wood

Indonesian Ironwood Block
Indonesian Ironwood Block
H 18 in W 12 in L 18 in
Large Hand Carved Majestic Ironwood Eagle with Full Wingspan
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful folk art hand carved majestic ironwood eagle in the Black Forest style, with full
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20th Century American Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Carved Wall Panel, English, Ironwood, Decorative, Frieze, Jungle, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved wall panel. An English, ironwood decorative frieze depicting a jungle
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20th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Carved Ironwood Panel with Floral Motif, Borneo, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved ironwood panel with floral motif. Borneo, mid-20th century. This beautifully eroded
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Australian Aboriginal Primordial Ancestor Couple Statues from Tiwi Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
coast of Northern Territory. They were carved out of ironwood, a very dense wood native to the island
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Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Natural Fiber, Wood

Carved Ironwood Bowl from Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
An ornately carved bowl from Indonesia. Hand-carved from a solid piece of Ironwood, this deep bowl
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Bob Womack Ironwood Turned Vessel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great turned vessel out of ironwood by the noted woodworker Bob Womack. This piece may have lost
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vases

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Wood

Bob Womack Ironwood Turned Vessel
Bob Womack Ironwood Turned Vessel
H 13.5 in W 6 in D 4 in
A Pair of West African Ironwood and Leather Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
incredible carvings and hand-stitched animal hide seat. Great pair for collectors or modern home decor.
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20th Century Sierra Leonean Armchairs

Aboriginal Australia Bima Figure Carving
By Matha Purantatameri
Located in Atlanta, GA
An aboriginal tribal carving from iron wood decorated with ocher pigment and coconut fibers
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Early 2000s Australian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood, Paint

Grea Whale Monumental Wood Carving , Americas, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
mammal fashioned from a heavy, dense ironwood and sitting atop a separate natural root wood base, both
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

Pukumoni Pole Australian Aboriginal Art from Tiwi Island
By Romelo Tipiloura
Located in Atlanta, GA
intricate geometrical paint and abstract carving. Artist: Romelo Tipiloura Years of Birth: 1957
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Folk Art Tribal Art

Seri Ironwood Animal Sculptures of a Pelican and a Whale
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ironwood carvings is a handcraft that began with the Seri indigenous people of the state of Sonora. The
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Brazilian Hand-carved Ironwood Sculpture of a Toucan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brazilian hand carved Ironwood sculpture of a toucan. Hand carved Brazilian toucan bird
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Ironwood Carved Eagles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These substantial, hand-carved ironwood eagles are unusual in their large size and represent a male
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Vintage 1960s North American American Craftsman Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Ironwood Carved Eagles
Pair of Ironwood Carved Eagles
H 20 in W 22 in D 9 in
Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: "Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that began with the Seri indigenous people of the state of Sonora
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Mid-20th Century South American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Original circa 1900 Hand Painted Ships Bust Herm Statue Sculpture Solid Hardwood
Located in GB
see what type exactly because of the paint, it’s very heavy, like ironwood or something equally dense
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects

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Wood

Hand Carved Ironwood Bird
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Ironwood carving is a unique form of art from the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona and northern
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Felt

Hand Carved Ironwood Bird
Hand Carved Ironwood Bird
H 14 in W 5 in D 8 in
a set of three Nupe house poles mounted
Located in Brooklyn, NY
African housepoles with distinctive carvings. Mounted on stable steel bases, this trio has imediate
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Early 20th Century African Architectural Elements

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Mahogany

set of four antique African House Poles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique African house poles mounted on bases as sculpture. Each one unique with chip carving
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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

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Ironwood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ironwood carving for your home. Each ironwood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and satinwood. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage ironwood carving now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ironwood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ironwood carving bearing folk art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ironwood carving over the years, but those crafted by Myra Ann Tipiloura and Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ironwood Carving?

Prices for a ironwood carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $31,472, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.