wood carving
noun
: the art of fashioning or ornamenting objects of wood by cutting with a sharp handheld implement
also
: an object of wood so fashioned or ornamented
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In addition to the wood carving, the nine-day festival included cultural presentations such as finger weaving, bead art and basketry, as well as live music.
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Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 22 June 2024
From the Marche du Nain Rouge to arts and craft shows, a wood carving exhibit and comedy events, here are five things to do for the weekend of March 22-24.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2024
Frechette is the son of the late James Frechette Jr., who died in 2006 and had spent decades making elaborate wood carvings between 12 and 20 inches tall, depicting the more than 30 Menominee clans.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
Guests also should take the chance to try their hand at some traditional Hawaiian activities, of which there are so many throughout the week, like wood carving, lei making, hula, ukulele, and canoe paddling.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
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Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 22 June 2024
From the Marche du Nain Rouge to arts and craft shows, a wood carving exhibit and comedy events, here are five things to do for the weekend of March 22-24.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2024
Frechette is the son of the late James Frechette Jr., who died in 2006 and had spent decades making elaborate wood carvings between 12 and 20 inches tall, depicting the more than 30 Menominee clans.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
Guests also should take the chance to try their hand at some traditional Hawaiian activities, of which there are so many throughout the week, like wood carving, lei making, hula, ukulele, and canoe paddling.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Wood carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wood%20carving. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024.
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