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Lot 430: Pair African Ebony Figural Head Bookends, Stylized Female Forms

2026-04-25T15:00:00Z

Start price: CAD $50

Lot 430:

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Pair African Ebony Figural Head Bookends, Stylized Female Forms

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Start price: CAD $50

Description

A sculptural pair of carved ebony bookends in the form of stylized female heads, each mounted on stepped bases. The figures are rendered with serene, closed-eye expressions and elongated features, with coiffed hair extending horizontally into cylindrical forms, creating a bold and architectural silhouette.

Details
Origin: Likely West or Central Africa
Medium: Carved ebony
Dimensions: 7 x 9 in (each)
Condition: Good overall; age-related surface checking and minor abrasions consistent with material