Vintage Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Tribal Bust Bookends Pair Retro MCM Brown One bookend is a little smaller than the other, smaller one is 9.5"x5.5"x2" Beautiful, authentic pair of vintage mid-century hand-carved wooden bookends depicting a stylized tribal man and woman. These sculptures feature a striking African/Folk Art influence with beautifully rendered facial features, etched details, and a rich, warm honey-brown wood grain finish. These bookends are designed in the Mid-Century African Interart / Folk Art style. While frequently referred to as African, many similar pieces from the mid-20th century were crafted by skilled artisans in Haiti or East Africa (such as Kenya or Somalia) for export to Western markets during the global mid-century design boom. They are typically carved from localized hardwoods like mahogany or native teak, prized for their rich, warm coloration and durability. Because these pieces are completely hand-crafted by an artisan rather than mass-produce