Striking midcentury African Folk Art bookends, crafted from black ebony wood.
Circa late 60s/70s these Makonde style figurines are functional sculptures imported from Africa were folk art pieces crafted by local artisans in this case Makonde in East Africa, made for tourists combining traditional craft carving and sculptural traditions to produce practical home decor for the decorative market popular in the 60s/70s and are becoming popular once more.
These are heavy as they are carved from solid hardwood and safely hold your most precious of tomes.
These would make a considered sustainable gift for bot the Art and book lover.
measures-
H 16.5cm
W 10cm
D 8cm
weight
notes-
very good condition
no chips / damage
light traces of use such as surface scratches
Striking midcentury African Folk Art bookends, crafted from black ebony wood.
Circa late 60s/70s these Makonde style figurines are functional sculptures imported from Africa were folk art pieces crafted by local artisans in this case Makonde in East Africa, made for tourists combining traditional craft carving and sculptural traditions to produce practical home decor for the decorative market popular in the 60s/70s and are becoming popular once more.
These are heavy as they are carved from solid hardwood and safely hold your most precious of tomes.
These would make a considered sustainable gift for bot the Art and book lover.
measures-
H 16.5cm
W 10cm
D 8cm
weight
notes-
very good condition
no chips / damage
light traces of use such as surface scratches
