Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 18

Pair of Hand Carved Wood Tribal Figural Male and Female Bookends

About the Item

Handsome pair of hand carved wood tribal figural bookends. One male and one female. They are in fabulous vintage condition. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century. Calling all bibliophiles! Looking for a grand pair of bookends to support your favorite book collection? Here they are. A hand carved pair of native peoples, one male and one female, in native headdress and jewelry. The detailing is fabulous especially of their facial features. Their stoic demeanor is sure to guard well a precious set of books and keep them in line. They even look great sans books and used only as pieces of sculpture. Just make these bookends yours. Bookends: • Female size – 11.5 H x 5.75 W x 5.5 D inch – 4.7 pounds • Male size – 11.25 H x 5.75 W x 5.5 D inches – 4.9 pounds Boxed size: • Height – 15 inches • Width – 15 inches • Depth – 9 inches • Weight – 12 pounds.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. They are in fabulous vintage condition. Please see photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Topeka, KS
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 414-DEC-2001stDibs: LU1873315955291
More From This SellerView All
  • Vintage Tribal Carved Wood Figural Bookends Heads Only
    Located in Topeka, KS
    Handsome pair of tribal figural carved wood head bookends. They are in awesome vintage condition. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century. If you are looking for unique bookends...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Tribal Bookends

    Materials

    Wood

  • Antique Carved Soapstone Bookends with Chinese Figures and Teapot Detail
    Located in Topeka, KS
    Handsome and intricately carved Chinese soapstone bookends depicting Asian seated figures and teapot detail. They are in wonderful antique c...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

    Materials

    Stone

  • 20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood
    Located in Topeka, KS
    Wonderful 20th Century Tribal David Tennant figural head bust comprised of hand carved ebony wood. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vint...
    Category

    20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

    Materials

    Wood

  • Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide
    Located in Topeka, KS
    Intriguing trio of differing size tribal drums of carved wood and animal hide. They are in wonderful condition. Priced as a set. Circa 20th century. We ...
    Category

    20th Century Tribal Musical Instruments

    Materials

    Hide, Zebra Hide, Wood

  • Four Panel Folding Screen Modern Asian Chinoiserie Tall Green Hand Carved
    Located in Topeka, KS
    Lovely vintage Modern Asian Chinoiserie extra tall green four panel hand carved & painted folding screen. Comprised of relief carved wood designs with hand painted details with gloss...
    Category

    Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

    Materials

    Brass, Metal

  • Antique Buddha Pair and Stand Hand Carved Wood and Hand Painted Red and Gilded
    Located in Topeka, KS
    Fabulous pair of Buddha and stand comprised of hand carved wood. Hand painted red underlay has been gilded. Wonderful vintage condition with age appropriate nicks and chips. Crown on smaller Buddha is broken on the right side and he has a slight crack on his front base, but we think it adds to his character. These are extremely aged and patinaed. All flaws are considered natural patina and part of their beauty. Please see photos. Circa Mid 19th-20th Century but could be olde Shipping is possible via parcel which may reduce shipping costs, please contact Seller for a quote. Need some peace and relaxation in your life? This magnificent pair of Buddha are here to help! These two Buddha rest high upon their stand made of wood with beautifully gilded hand carved laurel leaves. The symbolism of a laurel leaf is victory and this trifecta of tranquility will make you feel victorious! These three were not originally a set but we just knew they belonged together. You can just feel the calm and peaceful aura that emits from this unique trio. The smaller Buddha, In his mudra, or “position,” has both hands face up in his lap with legs crossed in a Double Lotus pose which is perfect for people looking to create peace and calm in their lives. The taller Buddha...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

    Materials

    Giltwood

You May Also Like
  • 1968 Curtis Jere Male and Female Bookends, a Pair
    By Curtis Jeré
    Located in Marietta, GA
    Classic pair of gilt iron bookends, signed C Jere, 1968. One, the sign for female, and one, the sign for male. Heavy enough to actually hold books, or just use, decoratively.
    Category

    Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

    Materials

    Iron

  • Mid-Century Modern Hawaiian Male and Female Bookends, Pair
    Located in Van Nuys, CA
    This pair of Hawaiian Mid-Century Modern bookends feature skillfully carved male and female busts that have been coated in a sand/plaster finish further enhancing their antiqued look...
    Category

    Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

    Materials

    Wood

  • Art Deco Pair of Pelican Figure Bookends in Hand Carved Woods, circa 1930
    Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
    These are a good pair of Art Deco period, Book ends of two Pelicans hand carved in wood. Each stylised pelican has been well hand carved in a dark hardwood and stands on a base f...
    Category

    Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookends

    Materials

    Hardwood

  • Pair of Bronze on Marble Female Figure Bookends
    Located in Antwerp, BE
    What is better than a pair of figural female in bronze on marble bases supporting your books.
    Category

    Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

    Materials

    Marble, Bronze

  • Antique Art Deco Bronze Figural Male & Female Character Sculptural Bookends
    Located in Hamilton, Ontario
    This pair of Art Deco bronze figural bookends are signed, but the artist could not be identified. It is presumed this pair of bookends was made in Austria in approximately 1920 in th...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookends

    Materials

    Granite, Bronze

  • Hand-Carved Jati Wood Arts & Crafts Bookends with Indigenous Male Sculptures
    Located in Lisse, NL
    Unique and highly decorative pair of hand-carved bookends. At the beginning of the 20th century, the more skilled Dutch artisans started traveling around the globe to various coloni...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookends

    Materials

    Hardwood

Recently Viewed

View All