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Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood

$541.94
£400
€468.04
CA$746.56
A$836.10
CHF 436.26
MX$10,212.63
NOK 5,550.55
SEK 5,232.06
DKK 3,492.93

About the Item

Figurative bookends hand carved from hardwood circa African West-coast 1950's depicting a man and women.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1001528777472

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