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Style: Tribal
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

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

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Marble

Pair of Onyx Aztec Bookends
Located in Pasadena, TX
This pair of bookends are made of Onyx. They are carved in a tribal manner that depicts ancient figures.
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Late 20th Century Mexican Tribal Bookends

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Onyx

Vintage Carved Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Stone Bookends 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, 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

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Marble

Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of African Tanzanian carved ebony wood bookends with decorative carved busts wearing head pieces decorated with intricate carved geometric lines. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century African Tribal Bookends

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Ebony

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

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Wood

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

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Wood

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2010s Argentine Tribal Bookends

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Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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A Pair of Onyx Bookends – Horse Heads – Italy - 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
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Art Deco Stylized Wood Sculptures of Horse Bust Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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Mid-20th Century French Tribal Bookends

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Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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Striking Pair of Hand-Carved Panther Bookends in Rosewood
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A very cool and unique pair of rosewood carved panthers, circa 1960s.
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Striking Pair of Hand-Carved Panther Bookends in Rosewood
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Located in Bochum, NRW
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1970s European Vintage Tribal Bookends

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Pair of Theodore Alexander Metal Wood Elephant Form Bookends
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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Fun Carved Tiki Book Ends
Located in Ferndale, MI
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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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Located in New York, NY
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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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