West Africa

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6 items

African wood mask, 'Safely Home' - Handcrafted African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana

Safely Home

Handcrafted African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana ~~$89.00~~ $84.55

Wood accent table,'My Dear One's Table' - West African Hand Crafted Cirular Wood Accent Table

My Dear One's Table

West African Hand Crafted Cirular Wood Accent Table ~~$309.00~~ $293.55

Cotton tote bag, 'Blowing Bubbles in Yellow' - Yellow Cotton Fish-Motif Tote Bag

Blowing Bubbles in Yellow

Yellow Cotton Fish-Motif Tote Bag $29.00

African wood mask, 'Royal Blue Elephant' - Blue African Sese Wood Elephant Mask from Ghana

Royal Blue Elephant

Blue African Sese Wood Elephant Mask from Ghana ~~$119.00~~ $113.05

African wood mask, 'Giraffe Serenity' - Hand Carved African Wood Mask

Giraffe Serenity

Hand Carved African Wood Mask ~~$127.00~~ $120.65

Batik art, 'At Kokrobite Beach' - Artisan Crafted Batik Wall Art

At Kokrobite Beach

Artisan Crafted Batik Wall Art ~~$179.00~~ $161.10

Featured artisan borrowers

Asunta Pelaez I have been dedicated to this art form since I was 17 years old. I originally started learning through the influence of my husband's family. View products | Loan details

Nyoman Rena I started to learn wood carving when I was in the third year of elementary school. My grandfather gave me much support. View products | Loan details

Tiraphan Hasub I believe many women think like me, and that's what inspired me to create jewelry that is original. View products | Loan details

Alejandro de Esesarte I was born in Agua Prieta, Sonora near the border of Arizona with its colorful flowers. I feel influenced by both cultures but, above all, I identify with Mexico. View products | Loan details