Sculpture & Carvings

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Explore NOVICA's Sculpture & Carvings Collection. Discover realistic and abstract contemporary artworks by artisans from around the world. From handpainted Mexican Alebrijes to Peruvian Gemstone Obelisks and intricate, sustainable West African and Indonesian Animal Sculptures, all showcase the iconic visual representations of each artisan's regional culture. Whatever your taste - traditional, contemporary, or eclectic - we offer a unique collection of artisan sculptures and carvings.

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Featured Reviews

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Yellow Good Luck Cricket'

MightyKimmy

May 11, 2017

This is nice to display

I am very satisfy with the item, good craftsmanship, a bit inconvenience to assemble, please request artist to include picture of the product for guidelines to customer to assemble, I will enjoy the display, thank you very much.

A Cool Innovative.

Oaxaca Arts And Crafts

Hand Painted Sculpture

Cultural Sculpture

Animal Themed Sculpture

Wood statuette, 'Together Forever'

Rev. A.

May 16, 2017

Perfect gift for a newly married couple!

I knew when I saw this sculpture that it would be the perfect gift for Maria and Christian! They are a loving, spiritual couple. To my surprise, they videotaped when they opened the beautifully, hand wrapped gift. Their delight, and Maria's tears provided me with all the glee and feedback I needed. Their expression of love and gratitude topped off this experience. I highly recommend this product as well as Novica. Each item I have purchased has been beautifully and personally crafted. And, each was lovingly wrapped and in beauty and to protect the sculpture during it's long trip from Bali. I will buy from Novica again...and again!

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Lightweight Sculpture.

Wood sculpture, 'Thinking of You'

Tricia

Jun 16, 2016

Wonderful Gift

This artist makes some beautiful pieces. I gave this to my sister who is a medical psychologist and she loved it! The design of all his work is extraordinary.

Featured Artist

Nengah Sudarsana Hand-carved wood art

5.0 ★ (594)

"From an early age I loved natural things – plants, animals, birds or sea life… I particularly want to create wildlife and other animal themes in an exact, realistic and original way…."

Update (2008)"Working with you has created a much better life for me and my family. Before, I could hardly afford to live in a single-room home.... read more

Add A New Dimension to Your Decor: Collectible Sculpture

Sculpture can literally add a whole new dimension to your life. Three-dimensional sculpture has played an... read more

Mothers Are The Unsung Heroes – Gifts For Mother’s Day

Moms around the world filled countless roles this year. Overnight, they became homeschool teachers, primary... read more

Handcrafted Mother and Daughter Sculpture: The Bond Between Mother and Child

With Christmas quickly approaching, I turn to Novica, a well known site that connects artisans from around the... read more

Meaningful Wood Gifts for Every Occassion

Above almost all materials that people use to build with, wood surpasses them all. You do hear about various... read more

Inspired by Love. Rooted in Tradition. Ernestina’s Story

This February, were celebrating Black History Month by featuring artisans who inspire us with their work and... read more

Thai Woodcarver, Amporn: Keeping an Ancient Art Alive!

Nestled in the heart of Lanna (translated as “Land of a million rice fields'”) lies a small... read more

Surprising someone with a small gift

An unexpected gift has the power to brighten someone’s day and bring a smile to his or her face. There... read more

Jose Arriola: the art of crafting angels in the midst of war

His house is well-lighted because it is built around a small interior garden. His living room is adorned with... read more

Beauty in Isolation A powerful story from Mexico in honor of World Autism Day tomorrow

Alejandro de Esesarte remembers the day he mistakenly walked down the girls aisle at school and the brutal... read more

Adding ‘Natural Energy’ with the Handcrafted Gemstone Pyramid Paperweight Sculpture

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Show the bride some love with something extra special – A bridal gift guide

You have decided to gift the happy couple a fancy new kitchen gadget from their registry on the big day, but... read more

“Elephant Life Lessons” Charming Elephant Figurines

When I was younger, my mother had a little elephant figurine. She had it on her shelf, facing the door. When I... read more

Alebrije, A Recognized Mexican Art Form

Recently, Google got down with Mexican folk art. In celebration of Pedro Linares Lopezs 115th Birthday... read more

Alebrije Sculpture: An Awesome Artform!

It’s summertime! Dark skies, cold winds, and bare trees are behind us! Assuming that you love all things... read more

How one Mexican ornament maker spreads love during the holidays.

Heart of the Matter The rules are ancient, rooted in tradition. The wood must be cut only on the full moon... read more

How a Ghanaian ceramicist and jewelry-maker, Samuel Lovi, breathes life into clay.

The Feel of an Object Rustic and gorgeously raw, each one of Samuel Lovis ceramic sculptures conveys a mood... read more

Cruise Into The Perfect Holiday Gift with This Motorcycle Sculpture

The holidays are here and as shocking as it seems Christmas is just around the corner. I’m not one to... read more

Wood Carving In West Africa – With George Obeng

Meet George Obeng, a wood carver from Ghana. He tells us with unrestricted passion and emotion how he... read more

Erasmus Philip Ahorlu Wishes to Share His Success

As the year draws to a close, we asked West African woodcarver, Erasmus Philip Ahorlu, how he celebrated his... read more

Heartfelt Thanks From the Far Reaches of the World

The presents have been opened. The meal has been eaten. The sun has set on the holidays, and on a particularly... read more

How one Peruvian craftsman became a living legend of retablo art.

Mastery in Miniature In the 1980s, Alejandro Chavez was given a terrible choice: join the terrorist group... read more

Two Lucky Cat Figurines Are Better Than One

I’m not sure what it is about the start of a new year, but after the holiday decorations are put away... read more

Celebrating Mid-teen Milestones: Quinceaera and Sweet 16 Gifts

Our mid-teen years are some of the most important and exciting of our lives. For girls, it’s within... read more

The Art of Decorating: Mixing Home Decor from Around the World

There is no right or wrong way to decorate a home. Our homes are a reflection of who we are; therefore, they... read more

More useful facts

History of Sculpture

Sculpture has arguably been one of the most important forms of documenting the human experience throughout history. Compared to other art forms, it is extremely universal - the act of using ones hands (and/or basic sculptural tools) to craft art has been found in most ancient civilizations, ranging from the Roman Empire to the Mayan and Inca empires in the Americas, as well as isolated tribes in Polynesia and deep in the Amazon jungle.