My wife bought these for my birthday and I just love the artistry. The soapstone material is unique, the carving beautiful, and the weight is perfect for holding books. This is the kind of possession you pass on to your children.
These Elephant bookends surpassed my expectations. I love, love, love them. What a wonderful talented artist Francis Agbete is. Will definitely buy from him again.
The artist is motivated to carve by one principal theme: "Recording the events" of his time.
George Obeng was born on March 30, 1952. His carvings are realised primarily in ebony wood, as the material is endowed with innate strength and beauty... read more
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The Holiday Catalog
Discover our unique collection of beautiful, handmade objects from around the world, inspired by more than a century of exploration.