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Pair of Carved Ebony Bookends as African Warriors

$1,800per set
£1,360.45per set
€1,567.97per set
CA$2,539.80per set
A$2,799.04per set
CHF 1,465.39per set
MX$34,381.02per set
NOK 18,412.93per set
SEK 17,233.04per set
DKK 11,707.13per set

About the Item

Pair of carved ebony bookends modelled as African warriors, resting on their haunches, with glass eyes, 19th century Spanish coin-earrings, brass bracelets, each with shield and spear.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.7 in (32.26 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beads,Glass,Iron,Straw,Beaded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. missing one glass eye.
  • Seller Location:
    Montreal, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D9221stDibs: U1201318753416

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