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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.
The Golden Wood Carving of Compassionate Avalokitesvara from the Jin Dynasty

The Golden Wood Carving of Compassionate Avalokitesvara from the Jin Dynasty

This Bodhisattva statue is a cultural relic in Shanxi Province, China, from the Jin Dynasty, around 1200 AD. Its name is "Avalokitesvara of Mercy". The decoration of the statue is very fine, made of wood, with traces of gold and multi-color on it. The statue is the image of the Bodhisattva of Guan Shi Yin, who is the Bodhisattva of compassion. Bodhisattvas are the central element of Mahayana Buddhism. They are people who have reached a high degree of enlightenment. They help others to reach enlightenment and postpone their own enlightenment on the road to Buddhism. This work shows two intertwined dragons and a remarkable necklace. This statue is now in the Museum of Art History in Brussels, Belgium.
Minneapolis Museum of Art 13th Century Japanese Wood Carving Northern Heavenly King Vishamon Sky

Minneapolis Museum of Art 13th Century Japanese Wood Carving Northern Heavenly King Vishamon Sky

This is a late 13th century statue of the celestial Visharman, now in the Minneapolis Museum of Art. This statue is made of Japanese cypress wood, painted with color, gold foil, metal. It was created by Chang Qing, a famous Japanese sculptor of Buddha statues. Pishaman day is one of the four kings in Buddhism, guarding the north, driving out demons and protecting the world. He wore a heavily armored samurai with a spear and a small tower.
Furniture Designer Roberto Giovannini Wood Carvings Grey Hound Statue

Furniture Designer Roberto Giovannini Wood Carvings Grey Hound Statue

Modern Full Walnut Solid Wood Carved Kissing Wood Carved Desktop Decorations Art

Modern Full Walnut Solid Wood Carved Kissing Wood Carved Desktop Decorations Art

Italian Art Deco Walnut Art Deer Statue

Italian Art Deco Walnut Art Deer Statue

Amitabha Statues

Amitabha Statues

African wood carving "A woman carrying a child"

African wood carving "A woman carrying a child"

This wood carving from the Progrup art collection is an African sculpture of a woman carrying a child.
A wood carving of the Qing Dynasty

A wood carving of the Qing Dynasty

A wooden sculpture from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). She wore a long coat with lotus leaves on the back and framed her face with a high bow. Her earlobes look misshapen, with dangling earrings. The carvings are currently in the collection of the Spanish National Army Museum.
Big Belly Maitreya Buddha Statues Wood Carving Laughing Buddha Carving Crafts Ornaments

Big Belly Maitreya Buddha Statues Wood Carving Laughing Buddha Carving Crafts Ornaments

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