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Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Hand-Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends - Made in Kenya East Africa
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Hand-Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends - Made in Kenya East Africa
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$75.00 USD
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$75.00 USD
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Bring rich organic warmth and global craftsmanship to your library shelves with this complete matching pair of vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends.
Masterfully handcrafted in Kenya, East Africa during the mid-to-late 20th century, these substantial bookends are sculpted from a single piece of solid African hardwood. The design showcases an incredible natural wood grain pattern, showcasing a rich caramel-brown hue with a beautiful, satin-smooth polished finish. Each piece highlights a beautifully stylized elephant with a lowered trunk, seamlessly integrated into a heavy, L-shaped architectural book support base.
Authentic Historical Provenance:
The underside still retains its original vintage gold-foil paper label reading "Hand-Carved / Made in Kenya / E.A." (East Africa), making this a highly collectible and verified vintage find. Perfect as functional heavy bookends for a desk setup, or as a striking global accent vignette for Mid-Century Modern, Bohemian, or eclectic safari-inspired styling.
The underside still retains its original vintage gold-foil paper label reading "Hand-Carved / Made in Kenya / E.A." (East Africa), making this a highly collectible and verified vintage find. Perfect as functional heavy bookends for a desk setup, or as a striking global accent vignette for Mid-Century Modern, Bohemian, or eclectic safari-inspired styling.
Product Details:
- Origin: Handmade in Kenya, East Africa (E.A.)
- Material: Solid African Hardwood (Teak/Mahogany family)
- Era: Circa 1960s – 1980s
- Aesthetic: Mid-Century Modern / Global Boho / Safari Lodge / Eclectic Library
- Includes: Two (2) matching bookends (Complete Pair)
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The wood is structurally flawless with no cracks, chips, or splits in the grain. Retains a rich, warm polished patina with only minimal, minor surface wear consistent with age.
Dimensions & Weight Specs
Standard East African medium-scale hardwood bookends from this era adhere to the following physical measurements:
- Height: Approx. 8.75 inches
- Width (Length of Base): Approx. 5.5 to 6.0 inches (approx. 14.0 to 15.2 cm)
- Depth / Thickness of Base: Approx. 3.0 inches
- Total Combined Net Weight: Approx. 3.5 lbs for the pair.
