Home Decor - Bookends

Home Decor - Bookends
Artisan Crafted Gifts and Decor From Around the World

These Home Decor - Bookends are available from Novica who in association with National Geographic bring a whole range of handcrafted items from small scale crafts workshops, often run by a single craft worker in the developing world.

Prices correct at time of writing - subject to change

Aluminum bookends, 'Handstand Harlequin' (pair) (Peru)
$132.95

Like a true court jester, harlequins stand on their heads with nimble grace. These bookends are the latest installment in Luitpol's "Harlequin" series, inspired by a desire to create functional art work. He crafts the harlequins with shiny aluminum p more...

Aluminum bookends, 'Harlequin Fortress' (Peru)
$89.95

Sculpted from aluminum, two shiny Harlequins kneel and concentrate their strength on pushing walls of pinewood. By Luitpol, these charming bookends form part of his sculpture series called "Harlequin." more...

Bronze and marble bookend, 'Hercules' (Brazil)
$339.95

The course of knowledge is hard to stop, but may be detained for a while with this extraordinary bookend. Crafted of oxidized bronze and set in marble, it personifies Hercules, the Roman name for Heracles, the greatest hero in Greek mythology. Jacque more...

Cedar bookends, 'Elephant Guardian' (pair) (Ghana)
$92.95

Deftly carving cedar wood, George Obeng exhibits the power of the mighty elephant. The pachyderms stand guard in the library as handsome bookends. more...

Cedar bookends, 'Fear God' (pair) (Ghana)
$74.99

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. more...

Cedar bookends, 'Lion Guardian' (pair) (Ghana)
$79.95

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. more...

Cedar bookends, 'Rhino Guardian' (pair) (Ghana)
$79.95

Deftly carving cedar wood, George Obeng exhibits the fierce majesty of the rhinoceros. The horned creatures stand guard in the library as handsome bookends. more...

Wood bookends, 'African Elephants' (Ghana)
$79.99

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. more...

Wood bookends, 'African Scholar' (pair) (Ghana)
$72.95

His wide forehead implies his great intelligence, while a carefully trimmed beard suggests the wisdom of a lifetime of experience. Victor Yao Delanyo portrays a scholar, to grace a pair of hand-carved bookends. Finished with dark tan polish, burnishe more...

Wood bookends, 'Buddha's Prayer' (pair) (Indonesia)
$169.95

Buddha's peaceful image is inspiring as a sense of inner peace exudes from his vivid detailing. Balinese master carver Wayan Rendah evokes the divine personage in the form of signature bookends. more...

Wood bookends, 'Good Luck Elephant' (pair) (Ghana)
$89.95

"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. more...

Wood bookends, 'Rabbits Like to Read' (Indonesia)
$134.95

Dressed in handloomed tie-dyed ikat cloth, two cheerful rabbits work as bookends. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya carves the long-eared readers from crocodile wood, painting them with fanciful patterns. The dolls can be posed in a variety of positions as the more...

Wood bookends, 'Sahara Camel' (pair) (Ghana)
$86.99

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. more...

Wood bookends, 'Shared Soul' (pair) (Indonesia)
$134.95

Loving sentiments find expression in the natural grain of suar wood. Wayan Rendah portrays a faithful couple, cradled in a heartfelt embrace. These enchanting bookends convey the sensation of one single soul shared by lovers. more...

Wood bookends, 'Sleeping Man' (pair) (Indonesia)
$134.95

Resting his head on his knees, a man slips into slumber. Wayan Rendah details the crossed arms and strong, supple body in a work of exquisite symmetry. He selects Balinese suar wood, prized for its rich grain, to carve the figures that grace a signed more...

Wood bookends, 'Speak No Evil Monkey' (pair) (Indonesia)
$64.95

Crouching with watchful bright eyes, a pair of monkeys clasp their hands tightly across their mouths. Nyoman Karsa realistically portrays the intelligent primates, detailing their long-toed feet and prehensile tails. He sculpts them from Balinese sua more...

Wood bookends, 'Thoughtful Man' (pair) (Indonesia)
$129.95

Sitting, the man leans back with head cradled on his forearms. Lost in thought, his posture asks for privacy in these exquisite sculptures by Wayan Rendah. They grace a pair of bookends, hand-carved from Balinese suar wood. more...

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Home Decor - Bookends Artisan Crafted Gifts and Decor From Around the World

Home Decor - Bookends
Artisan Crafted Gifts and Decor From Around the World