{"product_id":"handgesneden-houten-tijger-aziatisch-houtsnijwerk-ca-1960-1990","title":"Hand-Carved Wooden Tiger | Asian Woodcarving ca. 1960-1990","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn expressive vintage tiger, carved entirely from wood and hand-finished with black stripes. With a length of approximately 27 cm, the sculpture has a striking presence, with the open mouth, curved tail, and powerful walking posture adding character to the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tiger is detailed all around. The paws and claws are carved individually, and the head features relief detailing including the eyes, nostrils, ears, and open mouth. Light-colored wooden teeth are set into the mouth. The natural warm wood tone is combined with hand-painted black stripes and a smoothly polished surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-carved wooden animals have a long tradition within various Asian craft centers and also became popular as decorative export art during the twentieth century. Given its powerful appearance, the tiger was a favored subject. This piece fits within that tradition of artisanal decorative wood carving and likely dates from the second half of the twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the combination of visible craftsmanship, fully realized form, and expressive head, this is a characterful vintage object that will look excellent both as a standalone sculpture and within a collection of folk art or animal figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: walking tiger with open mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: likely South or Southeast Asia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: presumably ca. 1960-1990\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: solid wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique: hand-carved and hand-painted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack painted tiger stripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually set light-colored teeth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: approx. 27 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: approx. 11 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition: good vintage condition with signs of wear consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55141570773331,"sku":"AB0313006","price":3100.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_0323.jpg?v=1790831426","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-do\/products\/handgesneden-houten-tijger-aziatisch-houtsnijwerk-ca-1960-1990","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}