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decorative bookends
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Fear God African Cedar Bookends (Pair)
George Obeng
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.$106.19 Wholesale$117.99$106.19 -
Happy Camels Hand Carved Wood Bookends (Pair)
Francis Agbete
"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.$139.49 Wholesale$154.99$139.49 -
Sahara Camel Handmade Wood Bookends (Pair)
Francis Agbete
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.$148.49 Wholesale$164.99$148.49 -
Good Luck Elephant Hand Carved Wood Bookends from Africa (Pair)
Francis Agbete
"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.$142.19 Wholesale$157.99$142.19 -
Elephant Knowledge Hand Crafted Soapstone Elephant Bookend Pair
Gulam Rasool
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.$175.49 Wholesale$194.99$175.49
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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!
Vasudha
Apr 8, 2025
Attractive & colorful bookends!
Beautifully carved in Gapura(Temple)image ln wood! Would look good in bookshelves & appear decorative as well! Liked it very much!
Perfect
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.
