{"product_id":"pair-of-vintage-mid-century-hand-carved-wooden-elephant-bookends-made-in-kenya-east-africa","title":"Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Hand-Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends - Made in Kenya East Africa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAB\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBring rich organic warmth and global craftsmanship to your library shelves with this complete matching pair of vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAC\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAC\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMasterfully handcrafted in \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKenya, East Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAD\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAD\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAuthentic Historical Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe underside still retains its original vintage gold-foil paper label reading \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"Hand-Carved \/ Made in Kenya \/ E.A.\"\u003c\/em\u003e (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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAE\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAE\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiZuciZ0J6XAxWvj2oFHT9CITcQ-7AUegYIAAgYEAU\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAF\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAG\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade in Kenya, East Africa (E.A.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid African Hardwood (Teak\/Mahogany family)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1960s – 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAJ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAesthetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century Modern \/ Global Boho \/ Safari Lodge \/ Eclectic Library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAK\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two (2) matching bookends (Complete Pair)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAL\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=ormLnb_5r\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight Specs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eStandard East African medium-scale hardwood bookends from this era adhere to the following physical measurements:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiZuciZ0J6XAxWvj2oFHT9CITcQ-7AUegYIAAgeEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8.75 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWidth (Length of Base):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5.5 to 6.0 inches (approx. 14.0 to 15.2 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHhAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDepth \/ Thickness of Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3.0 inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHhAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTotal Combined Net Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e3.5 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e for the pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roots \u0026 Roost, Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50709403730145,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2435\/5297\/files\/IMG_6777.jpg?v=1791057239","url":"https:\/\/www.rootsandroost.com\/products\/pair-of-vintage-mid-century-hand-carved-wooden-elephant-bookends-made-in-kenya-east-africa","provider":"Roots \u0026 Roost, Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}