Name: Cedar bookends, Fear God (pair)
SKU: 109694

Fear God African Cedar Bookends (Pair)

George Obeng

(43)

Ghana's famed gye nyame symbol emerges in cedar wood, its rotating form meaning "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country. George Obeng carves the traditional motif to grace a pair of bookends.

$117.99 Wholesale

$117.99
Happy Camels Hand Carved Wood Bookends (Pair)

Francis Agbete

(67)

"If camels can survive under tough desert conditions, then we humans should not lose hope during hard times," encourages Ghanaian artisan Francis Agbete. He carves the ofram wood bookends by hand with admirable mastery.

$154.99 Wholesale

$154.99
Dancing Dolphins Hand Carved Soapstone Dolphin Bookends (Pair)

Gulam Rasool

(248)

Two dolphins dance and chatter in this charming design. Expertly hand-carved by Gulam Rasool, the bookends showcase natural soapstone's innate beauty.

$217.99 Wholesale

$217.99
Happy Hoppy Frog Hand Carved Soapstone Frog Bookends (Pair)

Gulam Rasool

(248)

Cheerful frogs sit back to back, proudly holding books in place. Expertly hand-carved by Gulam Rasool, the bookends showcase natural soapstone's innate beauty.

$254.99 Wholesale

$254.99
Sahara Camel Handmade Wood Bookends (Pair)

Francis Agbete

(67)

Masterfully carving African ofram wood, Francis Agbete elicits realistic portraits of Saharan camels. "I found inspiration in their tough nature and ability to withstand harsh conditions," he confides. The handsome animals adorn a pair of bookends.

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Book Inspiration Handcrafted Upcycled Metal and Pinewood Bookends from Mexico

Carlos Torres

(8)

Two figures work together to hold up your books in this delightful pair of bookends. A perfect decorative accessory for a book lover, the bookends are handcrafted from pinewood and upcycled iron rebar and railroad spikes by Mexican artisan Carlos Torres.

Because the artisan recycles materials such as nails, bars and other metals, the colors and dimensions can vary depending on what's available. Each sculpture is a unique piece or art. The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

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Good Luck Elephant Hand Carved Wood Bookends from Africa (Pair)

Francis Agbete

(67)

"In Ghana, an elephant raising its trunk is a sign of good luck," Francis Agbete says. Working in richly grained ofram wood, he crafts a pair of bookends depicting the cheerful pachyderms.

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$157.99
Elephant Knowledge Hand Crafted Soapstone Elephant Bookend Pair

Gulam Rasool

(248)

Scholarly Indian elephants stand back to back, proudly supporting volumes of stone. Expertly hand carved by Gulam Rasool, these original bookends showcase the inherent beauty of natural soapstone in shades of green and grey.

$209.99 Wholesale

$209.99
Gapura Gaze Hand-Carved Cultural Suar Wood Bookends from Bali (7.5 in.)

Wayan Nuliati

(25)

Depicting a Balinese temple, this pair of bookends is created by Wayan Nuliati. She hand-carves the temple from two pieces of suar wood, featuring a stunning, intricate level of detail that displays the artisan's dedication. The bookends are crafted in the shape of Gapura, a special gate that only allows those of good spirit to enter.

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$109.99
African Elephants Hand Carved Wood Bookends

Francis Agbete

(67)

Striding purposefully across the savannah, proud elephants find a noble calling in the library. The hand-carved figures grace a beautiful pair of sese wood bookends by Francis Agbete.

$167.99 Wholesale

$167.99
Pretty Ponies Hand Carved Soapstone Horse Bookends (Pair)

Gulam Rasool

(248)

A pair of pretty ponies holds books in place. Expertly hand-carved by Gulam Rasool, the bookends showcase natural soapstone's innate beauty.

$229.99 Wholesale

$229.99
Poised Cat Rustic Sese Wood Cat Book Stand from Ghana

Mary Charity Owusu

(1)

Poised to jump, this charming cat will make an excellent addition to your home. Ghana's Mary Charity Owusu creates this book stand, which is handcrafted from sese wood with a distressed finish in russet. The cat's body features three open sections for displaying books and other decor accessories.

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$64.99

Featured Reviews

Soapstone bookends, 'Happy Hoppy Frog' (pair)

Jennifer

Feb 19, 2018

Beautiful, beautiful book ends

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.

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Upcycled metal and wood bookends, 'Book Inspiration'

Robin

Aug 16, 2024

Upcycled Iron and Wood Bookends

My great grandparents immigrated from Ireland to America because of the potato famine in the mid-nineteenth century. My father worked as a railroad engineer early in his career. He would have liked these iron bookends upcycled from railroad spikes. Bravo!

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