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African wood carving is a rich tradition that has been passed down through generations. This art form is not just a means of expression but also a way of preserving cultural heritage.
Lot Performance Against Estimate Sculpture A comparison of an artwork’s realized price at auction to its pre-sale estimate, expressed as a percentage. This metric indicates whether a lot sold above, ...
African wood carving enjoys an international reputation of having a bold, passionate and unadorned style. The art of wood carving in China's Zhejiang province, boasting two registrations for the ...
Transport: general interestChapter Evolution of ‘Mashrabiya’ in the Middle East and North Africa - Traditional wood carving technique revival ...
These figurative sculptures, carved out of stone – marble and granite – and ironwood, were recently shown along with his abstract wooden sculptures (titled Seed) at the Joburg Art Fair by ...
He’s been to war and back and now, Second World War veteran Rod Deon is whittling wood to pass time. The 95-year-old artist started woodcarving as a child, almost nine decades ago.
Discover the art of transforming black acacia wood into detailed carvings. Through precise techniques, artisans craft intricate designs that highlight the wood's unique grain and texture. From ...
Established with the support of Turkish Coordination and Cooperation Agency (TİKA), the Wood Carving and Training House was inaugurated. Having a long history in the Western Sub-Saharan countries, the ...
Having been practiced for centuries, African wood carving is an integral cultural art form across various African communities ...