Carve Collection (page 3)

North High Cross, Castledermot, County Kildare, Ireland

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Detail Of Standing Stone, Newgrange, Co Meath, Ireland

Doorty Cross, Kilfenora, Co Clare, Ireland, 12Th Century High Cross

Cross Slab, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland

Cross Carved On A Standing Rock

Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly, Ireland

Monasterboice, Co. Louth

Australia, South Australia, A Scrimshaw Carving On A Great White Shark Tooth (Carcharodon Carcharias)

Doors of Zanzibar
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Canada, First Nations Canadian art. Typical Inuit stone sculpture, by Master Sculptor Eddie Lee, made of soapstone (steatite) and fossilized walrus bone & ivory. Property release

A totem pole In Vancouver, Canada

Totem Pole Maker

Saddam Hussein signature, Hatra, Iraq, Middle East

A wood carver puts the finishing touches to a Chiefs chair. These two-piece, three-legged stools with high, decorated backs are beautifully made from hard wood and have become popular with tourists

Rock formations

Mesa Arch

Father Carving the Turkey by Charles Robinson
Illustration captioned Father Carving the Turkey. A young girl sits at the dinner table while her father sharpens a knife to carve the huge turkey that is on the plate in front of her. Date: 1906

Portugal, Madeira, craftsman working with wood Date: 2016

Five children at a table on a Christmas card -- Health and Good Cheer. What matter tho the feast be small, the heartier welcome give to all. Date: circa 1890s

Carving a Turkey
The correct and economical way to carve a turkey. Date: 1930s

Carving a Joint of Beef
A woman demonstrates how to carve a joint of roast beef. Date: 1950s

Turner Working a Lathe
A turner using a treadle- operated turning-lathe to carve a piece of wood Date: 1827

Five cats and a dog on a cutout Christmas card. The cats are enjoying their Christmas dinner, watched hungrily by the dog. Date: circa 1890s

Inscription Rock
Insscription left by R. H. Orton, Captain in 1st Us Cavalry, 1866 Adjutant General of California after the Civil War. Inscription Rock near El Morro, New Mexico

China Inland Mission - Stone Masons Date: 1904

How to Carve
The correct way to carve poultry, a demonstration at the London School of Carving. Date: early 1930s

USA, Alaska, Wrangell, Tlingit Tribal House

King 15, Stele M, Mayan ruins in Copan, UNESCO World Heritage site, Honduras

King 18th, Mayan ruins in Copan, UNESCO World Heritage site, Honduras

Stele A in Copan Ruins, Maya Site of Copan, UNESCO World Heritage site, Honduras

Carved arch inside the Imperial Palace, in Hue, Vietnam

Hands working on a hand in the potters village of Kumartuli in Calcutta

Jain temple in Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India

Stone carving in Hotel Prithvi Vilas Palace, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India

India, Mumbai (aka Bombay). Gharapuri Island, Mount Kailash, 7th century Elephanta Caves. Main cave, Hahesh Murti sculpture of Shiva. UNESCO site

India, state of Maharashtra, Mumbai (aka Bombay). Gharapuri Island, Mount Kailash, 7th century Elephanta Caves that represent the residence of Lord Shiva. UNESCO site. East Court entry

ALASKA: WALRUS TUSK. An ivory tusk of a walrus which was carved by an Eskimo and presented to President William H. Taft, Alaska. Photograph, early 20th century

Figurehead of a traditional Vietnamese junk boat, Halong Bay, Vietnam

Bicycle and Doorway
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

USA, Washington, Seattle. Tlingit totem pole, antique street lamps & historic Pioneer Bldg at Pioneer Square (Editorial Usage Only)

Mexico, Yucatan. Stone decorations; Chichen Itza ruins, Maya Civilization, 7th-13th Century

Mexico, Yucatan. Stucco bas-reliefs on the front facade of La Torre; Ek Balam ruins, Maya Civilization, 7th-10th Century

South America, Ecuador, Quito. Historic Old Town Quito. Compania church (aka Iglesia
Ecuador, Quito. Historic Old Town Quito. Compania church (aka Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus), heavy gold-leaf decorations

Door lock Hopperstad Stave Church, Sogne Fjord VIC norway
Door lock Hopperstad Stave Church, Sogne Fjord VIC Norway

Europe, Norway, Oslo Tingvalla Wharf, Viking ship restaurant v /s Odins Raun
Europe, Norway, Oslo Tingvalla Wharf, Viking ship restaurant v/s Odins Raun

Europe, Hungary, Kalosca King and Saint Stephen, Hungarys first king
Europe, Hungary, Kalosca. King and Saint Stephen, Hungarys first king

CA, Honduras Face carving at Copan Ruinas
CA, Honduras. Face carving at Copan Ruins

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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.