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Fear God
African Cedar Bookends (Pair)
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... read more
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$104.99Artist: George Obeng
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Good Luck Elephant
Hand Carved Wood Bookends from Africa (Pair)
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.
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$144.99Artist: Francis Agbete
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African Elephants
Hand Carved Wood Bookends
African Elephants, Hand Carved Wood Bookends
Francis Agbete
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.
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$157.99Artist: Francis Agbete
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Sahara Camel
Handmade Wood Bookends (Pair)
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,"... read more
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$149.99Artist: Francis Agbete
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Elephant Guardian
Hand Carved Cedar Wood Bookends (Pair)
Elephant Guardian, Hand Carved Cedar Wood Bookends (Pair)
George Obeng
Deftly carving cedar wood, George Obeng exhibits the power of the mighty elephant. The pachyderms stand guard in the library as handsome bookends.
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$124.99Artist: George Obeng
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Roaring Lions
Wood Lion Head Bookends from Ghana
Roaring Lions, Wood Lion Head Bookends from Ghana
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Ferocious lions roar a challenge as they guard the books entrusted to them. Sculpted of lustrous wood, the elegant jungle cats toss proud manes and flash sharp white teeth. Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng... read more
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$109.99Artist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
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Happy Camels
Hand Carved Wood Bookends (Pair)
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... read more
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$139.99Artist: Francis Agbete
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Wild Horses
Hand Carved Wood Horse Bookends (Pair)
Wild Horses, Hand Carved Wood Horse Bookends (Pair)
Eric Danquah
Eric Danquah captures the power and majesty of wild horses in this dramatic design. Hand-carved from sese wood and finished with mansion polish, rearing stallions grace a pair of bookends.
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$109.99Artist: Eric Danquah
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Lion Guardian
Unique Hand Carved Wood Bookends (Pair)
Lion Guardian, Unique Hand Carved Wood Bookends (Pair)
George Obeng
Deftly carving cedar wood, George Obeng exhibits the fierce intelligence of the king of the jungle. The lions stand guard in the library as handsome bookends.
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$109.99Artist: George Obeng
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Featured Reviews on African Bookends
Cedar bookends, 'Nonchalant' (pair)
By Donald W
Bookends - Beautiful and Functional!
The carving on these bookends is extraordinary! I just love them! They are both beautiful and functional! They maintain a place of honor on my bookcase! If you are hesitating about purchasing this item, ease your mind and just take a leap of faith- you will not be disappointed!
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Wood bookends, 'African Elephants'
By Debbie Day
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.
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George Obeng Wood sculptures
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Write a reviewThe 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 realized primarily in ebony wood, as the material is endowed with innate strength and beauty that requires no chemical enhancement. Mahogany, odum (oak), sese, and odanta are other woods he employs, although these need to... read more
