Juniper Foal Dog Right

Juniper Foal Dog Right

The pair of foals are artifacts from the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. They are made of Japanese cypress wood with lacquer, gold leaf and color. The height of this foal is 45.7cm. Colts are usually placed at the entrance to the shrine to ward off evil. The colt on the right has an open mouth, while the colt on the left has a closed mouth. These characteristics are related to the opening and closing of the two door gods who protect Buddhist temples. Collected at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Juniper Foal Dog Left

Juniper Foal Dog Left

The pair of foals are artifacts from the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. They are made of Japanese cypress wood with lacquer, gold leaf and color. The height of this foal is 42.5cm. Colts are usually placed at the entrance to the shrine to ward off evil. The colt on the right has an open mouth, while the colt on the left has a closed mouth. These characteristics are related to the opening and closing of the two door gods who protect Buddhist temples. Collected at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Chinese Song Dynasty Wooden Carving of Water Moon Guanyin Statue

Chinese Song Dynasty Wooden Carving of Water Moon Guanyin Statue

Shuiyue Guanyin, also known as the "Bent Leg Guanyin", is a non-traditional expression of Guanyin Bodhisattva. This image of Guanyin Bodhisattva involves lifting one foot and sitting cross legged, presenting a more casual and relaxed posture. Unlike the traditional solemn and dignified image of Guanyin, the crossed legged Water Moon Guanyin conveys a more intimate and unrestrained atmosphere, reflecting the infinite compassion and tolerance of Guanyin Bodhisattva towards sentient beings in Buddhism. This form of manifestation of Guanyin Bodhisattva is usually depicted as sitting or floating on the surface of water, often accompanied by bright moonlight in the background, symbolizing wisdom and purity.
【 Sculpture 】 Chumi's Mother (3D printable)

【 Sculpture 】 Chumi's Mother (3D printable)

This model supports 3D printing. The sculpture 'Mother of Chumi' is made of brass and wood, with a height of 13 centimeters. This woman is shirtless, wrapped in a circular geometric waistband, with a wide nose, thin lips, and clearly visible eyes and earlobes. Grasp the grinder used for shelling or grinding seeds with your right arm. The child was held on the left side, with the mother's left hand holding the wrist of the child's left hand.
Guan Yu Woodcarving

Guan Yu Woodcarving

Guan Yu is revered as a symbol of loyalty and righteousness. As one of the most famous Chinese historical figures in East Asia, his true stories have been largely replaced by fictional stories, most of which appear in the 14th century historical novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" or are passed down from generation to generation. His deeds and moral qualities are highly praised in the novel.
Statue of Guan Yu

Statue of Guan Yu

Guan Yu (? -220 AD [125]), also known as Yunchang and Changsheng, was born in Jiexian County, Hedong Commandery (now Jiezhou Town, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province). A famous general in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
Wooden male goat

Wooden male goat

Woodcarving of Guan Yu, the figure of the Three Kingdoms

Woodcarving of Guan Yu, the figure of the Three Kingdoms

Guan Yu, also known as Yunchang, was a famous general of the Shu Kingdom at the end of the Han Dynasty. He was the adopted brother of Liu Bei and one of the highly respected heroic figures in Chinese history. He played an important role in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. A tall and imposing figure is revered as' Guan Gong '. He is known for his loyalty, integrity, and bravery, and is the backbone of Liu Bei's power. Guan Yu was born in Jie County, Hedong Commandery. In his early years, he held positions in the government and became sworn brothers with Liu Bei. He demonstrated outstanding martial arts and military talent in many battles, especially winning reputation for defeating the great general Xiahou Dun of Cao Cao. His image has been widely praised by later generations and has become a symbol of loyalty and bravery
Edward Salter 6-year-old Half body Woodcarving

Edward Salter 6-year-old Half body Woodcarving

Kiei&H ā l ō Wood Carvings on the Island of Hawaii

Kiei&H ā l ō Wood Carvings on the Island of Hawaii

The carvings at the Sanctuary Site on the Big Island of Hawaii represent the figures of Akua (God) K ā ne (Kiei) and Kanaloa (H ā l ō), two of the four main Akua in the Hawaiian Pantheon. Throughout Polynesia, K ā ne and Kanaloa are considered gods of creation and life.
Wooden Carving of King Ming of the Three Dynasties Riding on a Bull

Wooden Carving of King Ming of the Three Dynasties Riding on a Bull

The Bamboo Root Carving Arhat, a Lucky Lion, was created by Liang Fengzhu

The Bamboo Root Carving Arhat, a Lucky Lion, was created by Liang Fengzhu

Ruishi Luohan Bamboo Root Carving, a 1999 work by Liang Fengzhu, a master of Chinese arts and crafts. It is currently collected in the Liangfengzhu Arts and Crafts Museum in Nanyue, Hengyang, China, with a height of 21 cm and a width of 23.2 cm
Nezha's Chaos in the Sea "created by Liang Fengzhu

Nezha's Chaos in the Sea "created by Liang Fengzhu

The gloomy wood carving, made by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liang Fengzhu in 2001, is now collected at the Liang Fengzhu Arts and Crafts Museum in Nanyue, Hengyang, China. Nezha is a protector deity in Chinese folk religion. His official Taoist name is' Marshal of the Middle Altar '. After he became a deity, he was bestowed with the title of "Third Lotus Prince".
Simon O'Rourke's' Our Lady of Perrine '

Simon O'Rourke's' Our Lady of Perrine '

Eagle ornaments, flying eagle, big Peng spreading its wings, eagle ornaments, grand exhibition, and wooden carving of the great picture

Eagle ornaments, flying eagle, big Peng spreading its wings, eagle ornaments, grand exhibition, and wooden carving of the great picture

Solid wood old birthday star ornaments, redwood handicrafts, carved home decorations

Solid wood old birthday star ornaments, redwood handicrafts, carved home decorations

Japanese Heian period woodcarving 'Shintoism'

Japanese Heian period woodcarving 'Shintoism'

God is the name of a deity related to the traditional Shinto religion in Japan. It is said that they were originally created for the Usa Hachiman Shrine in Oita, Kyushu. The Usa Hachiman Shrine has four main deities: Himeji Daisen, who helps those engaged in agriculture and sea travel; The legendary Emperor Chongjun of the 5th century was deified as the Divine Hachiman; Empress Jin Gu; And the deity of Kawahara Mountain who helped copper miners. The identities of these two characters are not yet clear, but they belong to a larger group that includes at least three other deities. The wooden carvings were first collected at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
The Divine Wood Statue of Shintoism in Japan

The Divine Wood Statue of Shintoism in Japan

This sculpture represents a god of Shintoism, produced during the Heian period in Japan (794-1185). It is carved from a piece of wood and represents the image of a courtier during the Heian period. At that time, the royal family was endowed with divinity, to the extent that some nobles were deified and revered as gods after their death. This sculpture measures 53.3 x 47 cm and was purchased from the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1978.
Qing Dynasty boxwood carving "Dao Xian He Xian Gu"

Qing Dynasty boxwood carving "Dao Xian He Xian Gu"

This is a sculpture called 'Taoist Immortal He Xiangu', made in the 1700s during the Qing Dynasty of China (1644-1911). This sculpture is made of boxwood, with a base of colored ivory and an overall height of 13.5 centimeters. He Xiangu is one of the Eight Immortals of Taoism. It is said that she was a real person during the Tang Dynasty, originally named He Qiong. In this exquisite carving, He Xiangu sits calmly on a twisted and multi jointed raft surrounded by green ivory waves. In front of her was a bamboo basket filled with items related to Taoist immortality, while she held a branch of Ganoderma lucidum.
The wooden carving "Johannes Sudder" created by Gus

The wooden carving "Johannes Sudder" created by Gus

Johannes Sudel woodcarving was created by an artist named Gus, who was an art sculptor from Dresden, Germany. This wooden carved figure has long flowing hair and beard, giving it an ancient or mythical appearance. His eyes were closed, and his expression was calm and peaceful. The details of the hair and beard are handled very delicately.
Modern solid wood edge cabinet, dining edge cabinet, entrance cabinet, curved double door, leaf carved floor cabinet

Modern solid wood edge cabinet, dining edge cabinet, entrance cabinet, curved double door, leaf carved floor cabinet

20th century wooden carvings used for sacrificial purposes in Moba villages in Africa

20th century wooden carvings used for sacrificial purposes in Moba villages in Africa

This eroded statue has been preserved outdoors for decades to protect a village in Moba. It represents a female ancestor of the Moba tribe, who was once the focus of worship by villagers to ensure successful hunting and a bountiful harvest. When the owner converted to Christianity or Islam, it was abandoned, which regarded most traditional beliefs and practices as heretics, and is now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts.
The sculpture of the Pacific god A'a, carved on the island of Lulutu in the Australian archipelago in the 16th century

The sculpture of the Pacific god A'a, carved on the island of Lulutu in the Australian archipelago in the 16th century

The A'a statue on Lulutu Island is a wooden sculpture of the A'a god, made on the Pacific island of Lulutu in the Australian archipelago. The production period may have been between 1591 and 1647. In the early 19th century, this sculpture was given to the London Missionary Society by islanders to commemorate their conversion to Christianity. Afterwards, it was brought back to the UK and exhibited at the British Museum. The image of A'a is one of the best surviving works of Polynesian sculpture, and according to Julie Adams, director of the Oceanian Collection at the British Museum, in the 21st century, the sculpture is considered an "international celebrity".
The wooden carving of the Haida totem pole from the indigenous Haida civilization in Canada

The wooden carving of the Haida totem pole from the indigenous Haida civilization in Canada

The wooden carving depicts a beaver holding a chewing stick with crossed shadows on its tail. Beavers symbolize creativity, artistry, and determination, and were made around 1860. It is now a collection of the Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The homeland of the Haida people is located in the Queen Charlotte Islands off the Pacific coast of Canada, separated from the Black Carter Strait and the North American continent, and facing the Alexander Islands of Alaska across the Dixon Strait. It stretches nearly 300 kilometers along the province of Alberta in northwestern Canada. The Haida people did not have writing before, they recorded the stories and legends of their ancestors through carving totem poles.