We have about six large carvings all from jamaica.
Jamaican wood carvings. Low to high price. Wood carving is one of the oldest arts of humankind. Wood carvings including art sculptures along with other arts and crafts are definite exports of jamaica. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade vintage and one of a kind products and gifts related to your search.
The bigest is about 7feet tall. Not so much in the touristy areas but once you get off the beaten path these are very co. Wood carvings sort by. This article is about the history of wood carving.
Quality wood carvings are typically made out of heavy wood like the jamaican national wood the lignum vitae cedar mahogany or dogwood. Z to a avg. Hand made carved wood jamaican art sculpture rastafarian african bust statue 18 299 99 30 00 shipping. Jamaica exports more than just bananas.
For techniques and other information see wood carving. Wood carvings in jamaica are some of the most exquisite creative and detailed art and craft items sold on the island. Make offer hand made carved wood jamaican art sculpture rastafarian african bust statue 18 bob marley likeness handcarved wooden rastafarian wall art jamaican 18 exc. Jamaican arts and crafts are typically exquisite thought given and well cultivated.
For years herma and her family were one of the only artists on the island who specialized in this type of wood carving. Unfortunately in recent years larger companies have recognized the value of these beautiful treasures and have saturated the jamaican market with a mass manufactured version of herma s wood art. You see these everywhere in the jamaican jungle. High to low next.
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Millions of dollars each year are spent by the jamaican tourist industry and by returning emigrants buying arts.