Vintage Native American Hand Carved Pipestone Buffalo Bison Bookends Book Motif

Stunning Pair of Vintage Hand-Carved Pipestone Buffalo Book Ends. Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible pair of vintage Native American hand-carved pipestone (catlinite) bookends. Crafted from natural brick-red pipestone, each bookend is uniquely designed to look like a pair of intersecting hardcover books. The upright panel features an elegantly incised, stylized profile of a bison/buffalo head, showcasing the natural variations and deep, matte tones of the authentic stone. These compact, substantial bookends add an instant touch of Americana, rustic charm, or Minnesota Native American folk art to any desktop, bookshelf, or office library. Overall: Very good vintage condition with clean, crisp incised lines. Flaws to Note: There is a minor, small chip on the upper-right corner edge of one vertical panel (visible in photos). Light, typical surface scuffs are present from age, which is common for this softer natural mudstone. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the physical description. Feel free to message with any questions before purchasing!

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