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Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood

$545.46
£400
€466.57
CA$753.60
A$821.72
CHF 436.08
MX$9,934.31
NOK 5,518.88
SEK 5,058.82
DKK 3,484.81

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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