More Traditional Art and Handcraft
from Africa

 


Fakaha Wallhanging
Handpainted using plant dyes in Fakaha, Cote d'Ivoire,
this Senoufo wallhanging (Toile de Korhogo) illustrates
a typical Senoufo village scene.
This style of dramatic handwoven and handspun strip weaving
was originally used in ritual costumes during ceremonies
performed by the Poro, a secret male society.

55" x 82"
(#FW101)
US $262.00

 

 

 

 

 Oku Face Mask

Handcrafted of obiche wood by a member of the Traditional Handicraft Cooperative Society of the Northwest province of Cameroon, this mask is an example of the traditional Akam or leader mask worn by members of village societies of the Oku tribe during dances, death celebrations, harvesting and planting ceremonies, and other annual festivals.

 

 Gouro Mask

Handcrafted in Bouafle, Cote d'Ivoirethis style of mask is used by the Gouro tribe during traditional village celebrations.

 14" x 10 1/2" x 5 1/2"  
(#OM101)  
US $140.00

 

 18" x 8 1/2" x 4"  
(#GM101)  
US $113.00

Each mask is one of a kind.
2 lbs.
Extra US $ for shipping (see order form).

 

Togo Wood Sculptures

Handcrafted by a member of Artisans du Soleil,
a self-help training and marketing group in Lome, Togo,
these stylized sculptures are hand carved from Kaketi wood,
a tropical hardwood indigenous in West Africa.

 

 
 Lady with Hoe
 Lady with Mortar & Pestle
 3" x 3" 21 1/2", 1/2 lb. (#TWS101) 
 US $62.50
 3" x 3" x 22", 1/2 lb.  
(#TWS102)   
US $62.50


Mother and Child
7" x 4" x 2 1/2"
(#TW103)
US $29.50

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