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What is the Shigir Idol carved from?

Larch.

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  1. Larch ✔
  2. Basswood
  3. Oak

Why: The Shigir Idol, the oldest known wood carving, is carved from larch.

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Larch is a large part of this idol's story.
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Answer: Larch. The Shigir Idol, the oldest known wood carving, is carved from larch.

  1. Wood carving en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_carving
    the Shigir Idol carved from larch
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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