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Vintage Mexican Onyx Horse Head Bookends – Carved Banded Stone Matching Pair – Circa 1960s–1970sStriking vintage pair of carved horse-head bookends crafted from beautifully banded natural onyx stone. Each horse features dramatic cream, white, gray and warm brown mineral banding that gives each piece a unique appearance.Attributed to Mexican manufacture, circa 1960s–1970s. Closely documented Mexican onyx horse-head bookends—including surviving examples with original “Made in Mexico” labels—share this pair’s form, material and nearly identical dimensions. No maker or country label remains on this particular pair.The horse figures are mounted to coordinating polished stone bases and secured from underneath. Comparable period Mexican examples are documented with the same type of construction.Measurements — each bookend:* 7” tall
* 2 1/2” wide
* 3 3/4” deep/longDetails:* Matching pair / set of 2
* Natural banded onyx stone
* Carved horse-head design
* Attributed to Mexico
* Circa 1960s–1970s
* Mid-Century Modern era
* Polished stone finish
* Cream/white, gray and brown natural banding
* Equestrian / Western decorative theme
* Substantial solid-stone constructionCondition: Pre-owned vintage condition with normal age-related surface wear. Natural stone contains inherent color variations, veining, inclusions and irregularities. Please review all photographs closely for exact condition and the natural characteristics of each piece.A beautiful vintage decorative pair for an equestrian collection, library, office, study, Western/ranch décor or Mid-Century Modern interior.You will receive the exact matching pair shown in the photographs.
