Since ancient times, wood has been the material of choice for statues and sculptures. It takes less effort to mold it into any desired shape or form than most metals and stones since it is easier to deal with. The sculpture has a realistic quality because of the wood's texture. Choosing the right kind of wood is essential before carving. Because their fiber is so delicate and weak, overly resinous or coniferous woods are not thought to be suitable for carving. However, due of their tougher fiber, sculptors choose woods like mahogany, oakwood, walnut, weet cherry, etc. The tools used by a wood sculptor are a sharp chisel held in one hand and a