Carve Collection

Ahura Mazda, supreme god in Zoroastrianism, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Buddha statue in cliffs (since destroyed by the Taliban), Bamiyan, Afghanistan

Tlingit Chief Johnson Totem Pole, Ketchikan, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Colossi of Ramses II, floodlit, Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Carving at Copan Ruins, Maya Site of Copan, UNESCO World Heritage site, Honduras

Totem Pole in Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington State, United States of America, North America

Reclining Buddha at Long Son Pagoda, Nha Trang City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Maori statue with Moko facial tattoo, New Zealand, Pacific

The god Bes, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Landlord Les Rowe carving a rog hoast
A traditional Cornish Hog Roast, cooking on a spit in a wonderful old fireplace, about to be attacked by the pub Landlord Les Rowe

Close-up of Maori carving on Ohinemutu marae meeting house, Rotorua, South Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Turning Wood on a Lathe
A turner uses a lathe powered by a foot pedal to carve and shape a length of wood

School for Butlers
Trainee butlers take notes as their teacher points to a blackboard diagram, explaining the correct way to carve lamb

Song of Sixpence 2 / 3
The King stands ready to carve the enormous pie... (2 of 3)

Buddha statue, close up, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Intricate carving in the replica village at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Whakarewarewa thermal and cultural area, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Maori graves, Port Levy, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Detail of carving, Westminster Hall, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Xandari Hotel, San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America

Carving, Myanmar (formerly Burma), South East Asia
Teak sculpture, in raised relief carved from a single piece of wood. It is possibly a statue of a Nat. Nats are a group of deities, including spirits of trees, rivers, lakes and ancestors

A man making stone models from rock, Cornwall. One of the industries of Penzance is making souvenirs for visitors out of serpentine rock. This rock is to be found out at The Lizard

The Deposition (La Deposizione), marble bas-relief, an masterpiece of Benedetto Antelami, Cathedral of Parma. Emilia Romagna, Italy

Washington, D.C. Closeup of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial During Springtime

France, Paris, statues outside of the Louvre Museum

Barbados, hanging souvenirs made out of coconuts

Mexica, Nayarit, Molcajete Recipient

Pattern in wood

vulcano carve
Rainer Inderst

Headdress in the form of D'mba, late 19th to early 20th century (wood)
1068321 Headdress in the form of D'mba, late 19th to early 20th century (wood) by African School; 125.1x41x70.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: D'mba)

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Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok's Grand Palace Date: 28/05/2005

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The Monastry or El Deir, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

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Roman Amphitheatre, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

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The Monastry or El Deir, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

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The Monastry or El Deir, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

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Landscape from the path to the Monastry, Petra Valley, Wadi Musa, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

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Landscape from the path to the Monastry, Petra Valley, Wadi Musa, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

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Roman Amphitheatre, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

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Necropolis, Facade Street, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

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Camel at Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

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The Treasury, El Khazaneh, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East, Date: 10/02/2006

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The end of the Siq gorge, The Treasury, El Khazaneh, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East, Date: 10/02/2006

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Beida or Al Baidha or Little Petra, Nabatean site near Petra, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

Man Goeth Forth To His Labours, 1859 (oil on canvas)
3822499 Man Goeth Forth To His Labours, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Calderon, Philip Hermogenes (1833-98); 76.2x87 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Comic postcard, Lodgers and landlady - carving the poultry Date: 20th century

Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c. 1840 (painted wood)
3084490 Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c.1840 (painted wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

The Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey (engraving)
KW240721 The Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Side chair, c. 1815-20 (rosewood)
2972969 Side chair, c.1815-20 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: One of a set of three chairs in imitation rosewood)

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & damask)
3084500 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & damask) by English School, (19th century); 94x196.5x53.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A mahogany sofa upholstered in modern red damask)

Writing desk, c. 1860 (walnut)
3084394 Writing desk, c.1860 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); 94x59x59 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A walnut Davenport with a fretted A gallery to the top)

Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers
2972985 Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers: Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers, c.1870-1900 (engraving) by English School

Reindeer from Noahs ark, c. 1840 (wood)
3084489 Reindeer from Noahs ark, c.1840 (wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Balloon back chair, c. 1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery)
3084387 Balloon back chair, c.1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery) by English School, (19th century); 85.5x49.5x49 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Distributing Left-overs to the Poor after the Lord Mayors Banquet at the Guildhall
NUL38819 Distributing Left-overs to the Poor after the Lord Mayors Banquet at the Guildhall, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91); 91.4x133.3 cm; Private Collection; French

Couch, c. 1850 (walnut & velour)
3084431 Couch, c.1850 (walnut & velour) by English School, (19th century); 78x136x60 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

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Aman Ali Surachman

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, man in kebab restaurant carving shawarma from skewered meats

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, man in kebab restaurant carving shawarma from skewered meats

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, man in kebab restaurant carving shawarma from skewered meats

Fruit Cart
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Historic Maori Carving, Otago Museum

Thailand, Ayuthaya, Bang Pa-In Palace, Brightly Painted Chinese Style Wood Carvings

Hawaii, Big Island, Puuhonua O Honaunau, City Of Refuge, Close-Up Of Ki i In Front Of Blue Sky And Ocean

Close up of famous Merlion Fountain; Singapore

United States, Alaska, Ketchikan, Totem Heritage Center, carvings on totem pole

Indonesia, Bali, Ulu Watu Temple Outside Gateway, Exterior Architecture A63H

Easter Island, Close-Up Of Moai Stone Statue, Cloudless Blue Sky

Thailand, Bangkok, Wat Ratchapradt, Buddha Image On Ornate Stone Temple

Thailand, Bangkok, Wat Rachapradit, Closeup Of Stone Buddha Image

Several Scalloped Archways; India, Close up detail of temple architecture

Hawaii, Koa Outrigger Canoe, Detail Of Ti Leaf And Leis Wrapped Around Aku And Fastening

Pink Plumeria Flower Atop Wooden Polynesian Statue Carving, Outdoor

Hawaii, Maui, Hookipa Beach Park, Pavillions, Surfer Carving Top Of Wave

Naxi Ceremonial totems near Lijiang; China

Heart Shape Carved In Bark Of Tree

Ballinamuck, County Longford, Ireland, Pikeman Statue

Hawaii, Maui, Olowalu, Stand Up Paddling

USA, Hawaii Islands, Maui, Surfer On Huge Wave; Peahi-Jaws

Thailand, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, View of Boddhistava Statues; Sukhothai Historical Park

Myanmar, Statue Of A Wooden Budha, Indonesian Dancer Statue Behind

The Janus Stone, Boa Island Co Fermanagh, Ireland

North High Cross, Castledermot, County Kildare, Ireland

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

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"Carve: A Timeless Artistry Uniting Cultures and History" From the majestic Buddha statue in the cliffs of Bamiyan, Afghanistan, to the towering Tlingit Chief Johnson Totem Pole in Ketchikan, Alaska, carving has been an integral part of human expression across civilizations. These intricate masterpieces tell stories that transcend time and connect us to our past. The Colossi of Ramses II stand proudly floodlit at the Great Temple of Ramses II in Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Carved with precision and grandeur, they serve as a testament to ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and Ahura Mazda's divine presence. In Nha Trang City, Vietnam, lies the awe-inspiring Reclining Buddha at Long Son Pagoda. Its serene countenance invites contemplation while showcasing the skillful artistry behind its creation. Traveling further south to Honduras' Maya Site of Copan reveals a mesmerizing carving that transports us back to an era steeped in mystery and splendor. The intricate details etched into stone at Copan Ruins leave us marveling at Mayan ingenuity. Closer to home stands a magnificent Totem Pole in Pioneer Square, Seattle - a symbol of Native American heritage and storytelling. This monumental sculpture embodies cultural pride while honoring ancestral traditions. Persepolis whispers tales from ancient Persia through its intricately carved ruins. Each detail on these weathered stones speaks volumes about bygone empires that once thrived within its walls. Across oceans lies New Zealand's Maori culture; their statues adorned with Moko facial tattoos are strikingly beautiful expressions of identity and tradition. These carvings embody both strength and spirituality passed down through generations. Egyptian mythology comes alive within the Temple of Hathor as we encounter the god Bes - his mischievous grin immortalized through expert craftsmanship. This depiction reminds us how art can bring deities to life, bridging the gap between mortals and gods.