West Africa

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African mask, 'Authority' - Fair Trade Handcarved African Mask from Ghana

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Authority

Fair Trade Handcarved African Mask from Ghana $84.00

Wood dangle earrings, 'African Denkyem' - Handcrafted Sese Wood Crocodile Earrings from Ghana

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African Denkyem

Handcrafted Sese Wood Crocodile Earrings from Ghana $27.00

Glass beaded necklace, 'Colorful Ghanaian Thank You' - Red and Blue Ghanaian Necklace of Recycled Beads

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Colorful Ghanaian Thank You

Red and Blue Ghanaian Necklace of Recycled Beads $39.00

African wood mask, 'Spotted Dog' - African Wood Mask of a Spotted Dog from Ghana

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Spotted Dog

African Wood Mask of a Spotted Dog from Ghana $104.00

Ebony wood sculpture, 'Lover's Heart' - Romantic Ebony Wood Sculpture

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Lover's Heart

Romantic Ebony Wood Sculpture $179.00

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