woodcarving
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- noun
- /ˈwʊdˌkɑrvɪŋ/
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talla en madera
- The significance of these is that they are the earliest illustrations we have of woodcarvings from the south of Sierra Leone.
- woodcarving trade
- Oaxacan woodcarving
- woodcarving artisans
Examples
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As more dealers visited the woodcarving villages, artisans developed new styles in their efforts to attract clients.
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Several aspects of the Oaxacan woodcarving trade encourage innovation and specialization.
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The couple quickly established a successful family woodcarving business, making pieces similar to those of the Matias family.
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Richard Burton may have been the first to mention an Ogboni woodcarving in print.
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Recent trends in the woodcarving trade may lead to further specialization and innovation.
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Most of the woodcarving takes place in the quarter reserved for the Igbesanmwan guild.
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Specialization in the woodcarving trade is the result of both market demands and the initiative of artisans.
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Many villagers who previously had shown little interest in artisanry began to make woodcarvings.
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Miguel Santiago of Arrazola, born in 1966, sells perhaps 40 woodcarvings a year to about 35 different customers.
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The artist displayed her stunning woodcarving at the local art fair, showcasing intricate designs and craftsmanship.
Synonyms
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An act of cutting wood, stone and ice to make a shape or the thing made
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A detailed design cut into wood or stone that needs great skill
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Morphology
Etymology
Woodcarving comes from the simple parts wood and carve, where carve means 'to cut and shape' by hand. So a woodcarving is a piece of art or ornament made by cutting and shaping wood.