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29 items
Sese wood figurine, 'Ghanaian Elephant' - Elephant Wood Figurine Painted with The Ghanaian Flag Colors

Ghanaian Elephant

Elephant Wood Figurine Painted with The Ghanaian Flag Colors $19.00
Ebony wood sculpture, 'Colorful Lady' - Ebony Wood Sculpture of Woman with Pot Hand-Carved in Ghana

Colorful Lady

Ebony Wood Sculpture of Woman with Pot Hand-Carved in Ghana $59.00
African wood mask, 'Senufo Glory' - Traditional Hand-Painted Red and Black African Wood Mask

Senufo Glory

Traditional Hand-Painted Red and Black African Wood Mask $179.00
Braided leather necklace, 'Mpusia in Purple' - Handcrafted Braided Leather Necklace in Purple from Ghana

Mpusia in Purple

Handcrafted Braided Leather Necklace in Purple from Ghana $59.00
African wood mask, 'Love Essence' - Heart-Shaped Hand-Painted African Wood Mask on Steel Stand

Love Essence

Heart-Shaped Hand-Painted African Wood Mask on Steel Stand $169.00
African wood mask, 'Zulu King' - Hand-Painted African Wood Mask of Zulu King on Steel Stand

Zulu King

Hand-Painted African Wood Mask of Zulu King on Steel Stand $119.00
Wood sculpture, 'Altar to Heritage' - Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture in Green and Red

Altar to Heritage

Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture in Green and Red $59.00
African wood mask, 'Amahle' - Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with Brass and Aluminum

Amahle

Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with Brass and Aluminum $87.00
African wood mask, 'Elephant Ancestor' - Elephant-Themed African Sese Wood Mask in Black and Brown

Elephant Ancestor

Elephant-Themed African Sese Wood Mask in Black and Brown $89.00
Wood ornaments, 'Ancestral Voices' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Ofram Wood African Mask Ornaments Handmade in Ghana

Ancestral Voices

Set of 4 Ofram Wood African Mask Ornaments Handmade in Ghana $37.00
Ebony wood sculpture, 'Beloved Africa' - Hand-Carved Polished Ebony Wood Sculpture of Africa's Map

Beloved Africa

Hand-Carved Polished Ebony Wood Sculpture of Africa's Map $39.00
Wood sculpture, 'African Woman with Pot' - Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of African Woman with Pot

African Woman with Pot

Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of African Woman with Pot $159.00
African beaded wood mask, 'Gracious Facet' - Hand-Beaded Vibrant African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

Gracious Facet

Hand-Beaded Vibrant African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana $57.00
African wood mask, 'Unique Face' - African Wood Mask Carved and Painted By Hand in Ghana

Unique Face

African Wood Mask Carved and Painted By Hand in Ghana $67.00
Cotton wall hanging, 'Empress Dance' - Ghanaian Cotton Wall Hanging of Dancing Woman

Empress Dance

Ghanaian Cotton Wall Hanging of Dancing Woman $107.00
Cotton wall hanging, 'Night Bubbles' - Handcrafted Cotton Wall Hanging of Fish in Black and Yellow

Night Bubbles

Handcrafted Cotton Wall Hanging of Fish in Black and Yellow $69.00
African wood and aluminum mask, 'Star of Beauty' - African Wood and Aluminum Mask Hand-Painted in Ghana

Star of Beauty

African Wood and Aluminum Mask Hand-Painted in Ghana $69.00
Cotton wall hanging, 'Mother Sun' - Traditional Cotton Wall Hanging of Mother and Child

Mother Sun

Traditional Cotton Wall Hanging of Mother and Child $69.00
African wood and aluminum mask, 'Mighty Horns' - African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum from Ghana

Mighty Horns

African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum from Ghana $57.00
African wood mask, 'Feline of My Land' - Handcrafted Cat Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

Feline of My Land

Handcrafted Cat Sese Wood Mask from Ghana $64.00
African wood mask, 'Amewuga' - Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask in Blue and Red

Amewuga

Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask in Blue and Red $99.00
Cotton batik wall art, 'Immigrants' - Original Batik Oil Painting

Immigrants

Original Batik Oil Painting $119.00
Batik cotton wall art, 'Debt Collectors' - West African Batik Wall Art of Women Titled Debt Collectors

Debt Collectors

West African Batik Wall Art of Women Titled Debt Collectors $174.00
African wood mask, 'Medoba' - Hand Carved Osese Wood African Mask

Medoba

Hand Carved Osese Wood African Mask $159.00
African wood mask, 'Chihongo' - Hand-Carved Chokwe Chihongo Sese Wood African Mask

Chihongo

Hand-Carved Chokwe Chihongo Sese Wood African Mask $134.00
African wood mask, 'White Adesewa' - Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood White Adesewa Beauty Mask

White Adesewa

Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood White Adesewa Beauty Mask $74.00
African wood mask, 'Blue Akoni' - Hand Carved Rubberwood Blue Akoni Warrior Mask from Ghana

Blue Akoni

Hand Carved Rubberwood Blue Akoni Warrior Mask from Ghana $89.00
African wood mask, 'Toma Landai' - Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood African Toma Landai Mask

Toma Landai

Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood African Toma Landai Mask $89.00
Threadwork art, 'Xylophone Player Sings' - African Folk Art Threadwork Wall Art Handmade in Ghana

Xylophone Player Sings

African Folk Art Threadwork Wall Art Handmade in Ghana $59.00

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

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To date, Kiva lenders have funded over $1 million in loans to NOVICA's artisan borrowers.
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