Giddy up
Our hero piece and the first release from Dumpster Mermaid.
A matching pair of Mexican onyx carved horse head bookends: heavy, sculptural, regal and rebellious.
Estimated c. late 1960s - 1970s.
Details:
A pair of carved horse heads in semi-translucent banded stone, shot through with a natural rust vein variation. Turn your shelf into a shrine with these beauties.
Onyx energy:
In crystal and folk lore, onyx can be linked with:
grounding and steadiness
protective energy + boundaries
self-discipline, resilience and follow-through
stabilising energy
Place them where you make decisions. A desk, bedside, office or studio shelf.
Your visual prompt to embody stamina, independence and forward motion during the year of the fire horse.
Styling note:
Place them where you make decisions. A desk, bedside, office or studio shelf.
Play with contrast to make these pop.
Think vintage textured art books, leather, wood or chrome.
Measurements
Each bookend: approx H 17 cm x W 10 cm x D 12 cm
Weight (pair): approx 1 kg
Condition:
Vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age.
No obvious structural cracks, chipped ear which does not affect aesthetic due to stone variations.
Please check photos for condition or feel free to ask any further questions.
Giddy up
Our hero piece and the first release from Dumpster Mermaid.
A matching pair of Mexican onyx carved horse head bookends: heavy, sculptural, regal and rebellious.
Estimated c. late 1960s - 1970s.
Details:
A pair of carved horse heads in semi-translucent banded stone, shot through with a natural rust vein variation. Turn your shelf into a shrine with these beauties.
Onyx energy:
In crystal and folk lore, onyx can be linked with:
grounding and steadiness
protective energy + boundaries
self-discipline, resilience and follow-through
stabilising energy
Place them where you make decisions. A desk, bedside, office or studio shelf.
Your visual prompt to embody stamina, independence and forward motion during the year of the fire horse.
Styling note:
Place them where you make decisions. A desk, bedside, office or studio shelf.
Play with contrast to make these pop.
Think vintage textured art books, leather, wood or chrome.
Measurements
Each bookend: approx H 17 cm x W 10 cm x D 12 cm
Weight (pair): approx 1 kg
Condition:
Vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age.
No obvious structural cracks, chipped ear which does not affect aesthetic due to stone variations.
Please check photos for condition or feel free to ask any further questions.