Hand Carved Wood Tribal Figural Male and Female Bookends - a Pair

Description

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 – 11.5H x 5.75W x 5.5D Inch – 4.7 Pounds
"• Male Size – 11.25H x 5.75W x 5.5D Inches – 4.9 Pounds

Boxed Size:
"• Height – 15 Inches
"• Width – 15 Inches
"• Depth – 9 Inches
"• Weight – 12 pounds

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: They are in fabulous vintage condition. Please see photos.

Dimensions:
Height: 11.5 in.
Width: 5.75 in.
Depth: 5.5 in.

Category: Bookends
Materials: Wood

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Location: This item ships from Topeka, KS

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; They are in fabulous vintage condition. Please see photos.

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Hand Carved Wood Tribal Figural Male and Female Bookends - a Pair

Lot 0949

Estimate $250-$740

Feb 8, 2026, 7:49 PM EST

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