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Hand-Carved Wood Elephant Bookends
Price:$285
About the Item
- Creator:Rajhastani (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:North Hollywood, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: EB171stDibs: LU90688698523
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