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Style: Tribal
Vintage African Figurative Carved Ebony Bust Bookends
Located in East Quogue, NY
Add a touch of Africa to your bookshelf with these vintage ebony figurative bust bookends. These bookends are hand carved from hardwood ebony and feature intricate tribal patterns an...
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Bookends

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Pair of Carved Stone Aztec Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Pre-Columbian-style carved Aztec grey marble bookends (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century Unknown Tribal Bookends

Materials

Marble

Vintage Carved Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Stone Bookends 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1950s Pair of Carved Aztec Onyx Stone Bookends. Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Bookends. Hand carved marble stone pyramid Aztec Mayan. Pair of v...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Tribal Bookends

Materials

Marble

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...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Wood Tribal Figural Male and Female Bookends
Located in Topeka, KS
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 bi...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of hand-carved elephant bookends. An African ebony decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful decorative bookends with a charming a...
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Late 19th Century Botswanan Antique Tribal Bookends

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Ebony

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Art Deco PAIR of Pelican Figure Bookends in Hand Carved Woods, circa 1930
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Art Deco Stylized Wood Sculptures of Horse Bust Bookends
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Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
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Located in Denton, TX
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Mid-20th Century American Tribal Bookends

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Vintage Pair of Carved Aztec Onyx Stone Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
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1970s Mexican Vintage Tribal Bookends

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Vintage Mid-Century Wood Plank Bookends
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Pair of Vintage Stag Head Brass Bookends
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Elegant brass bookends in the form of two stag heads. They are heavy and will hold heavy books in space on your bookshelf.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Tribal Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Stag Head Brass Bookends
Pair of Vintage Stag Head Brass Bookends
$175
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Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of African Buffalo Bookends
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20th Century Ivorian Tribal Bookends

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Vintage midcentury hand-carved wooden Balinese bookends. Hand-carved sculpture in wood depicting a Balinese couple. Dimensions: 7" H x 2.5" x 2.2".
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Hand-Carved Wooden Balinese Bookends
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Tribal Marble Bookends
Located in New York, NY
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1970s South American Vintage Tribal Bookends

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Marble

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Tribal bookends for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tribal bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookends created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ebony and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal bookends made in a specific country, there are Africa, Asia, and Bali pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookends differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $360 and tops out at $954 while the average work can sell for $495.

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