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Carved stucco & gypsum (gebs)

Africa tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Stucco or render is a construction material made of aggregates, a binder, and water. Stucco is applied wet and hardens to a very dense solid. It is most commonly used as a decorative and protective cladding for exterior walls and canopies. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Head of Buddha
Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd–5th century
Art Institute of Chicago
Islamic Art Carved Stucco Sheep (28085008314)
Islamic Art Carved Stucco Sheep (28085008314)
Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Islamic Art Carved Stucco (28669856816)
Islamic Art Carved Stucco (28669856816)
Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Islamic Art Carved Stucco (28669854706)
Islamic Art Carved Stucco (28669854706)
Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Islamic Art Carved Stucco (28417788900)
Islamic Art Carved Stucco (28417788900)
Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Where to buy

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Each link opens a live, image-rich search for this craft on that marketplace. Listings rotate constantly; authenticate significant pieces independently — attribution quality varies widely outside museum collections.