Description: This vintage wood carving depicts a beautiful woman, crafted with exquisite attention to detail by a skilled artist. The sculpture is a stunning piece of mid-century Filipino art, featuring intricate carvings that bring the subject to life. The use of wood as a material adds a touch of natural beauty to the piece, making it a perfect addition to any art collection. The sculpture is perfect for display in any living space, and its unique subject matter is sure to be a conversation starter. All items are sold used and as is. The wood is a little lighter than the pictures make it seem. Please see photos for condition and feel free to message me with any questions. Check out the other stuff in my store! I’m always willing to make a deal on multiple items & combine shipping! Wood carving is a form of woodworking by means of a cutting tool (knife) in one hand or a chisel by two hands or with one hand on a chisel and one hand on a mallet, resulting in a wooden figure or figurine, or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object. The phrase may also refer to the finished product, from individual sculptures to hand-worked mouldings composing part of a tracery. The making of sculpture in wood has been extremely widely practised, but does not survive undamaged as well as the other main materials like stone and bronze, as it is vulnerable to decay, insect damage, and fire. Therefore, it forms an important hidden element in the art history of many cultures.[1] Outdoor wood sculptures do not last long in most parts of the world, so it is still unknown how the totem pole tradition developed. Many of the most important sculptures of China and Japan, in particular, are in wood, and so are the great majority of African sculpture and that of Oceania and other regions. Wood is light and can take very fine detail so it is highly suitable for masks and other sculpture intended to be worn or carried. It is also much easier to work on than stone and can be carved more thinly and precisely due to its fibrous strength.[2] Some of the finest extant examples of early European wood carving are from the Middle Ages in Germany, Russia, Italy, and France, where the typical themes of that era were Christian iconography. In England, many complete examples remain from the 16th and 17th century, where oak was the preferred medium. The oldest wood carved sculpture, the Shigir Idol carved from larch, is around 12,000 years old.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Salem, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-01-27T20:20:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Sculpture
Material: Wood
Subject: Women
Theme: Art
Production Technique: Carving
