Purple West Africa

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13 items

Threadwork art, 'Guitar Player' - Handcrafted African Threadwork Art with Music Theme

Guitar Player

Handcrafted African Threadwork Art with Music Theme $69.00

Leather and bone statement necklace, 'Sunooga' - Ghanaian Dark Blue Leather and Bone Statement Cord Necklace

Sunooga

Ghanaian Dark Blue Leather and Bone Statement Cord Necklace ~~$49.00~~ $41.65

Threadwork art, 'Sankofa' - African Adinkra Symbol Cotton Threadwork Wall Art

Sankofa

African Adinkra Symbol Cotton Threadwork Wall Art $74.00

Cotton blend kente cloth scarf, 'Nyiraba' (5 inch width) - Narrow Purple and Green Kente Cloth Scarf (5 Inch Width)

Nyiraba

Narrow Purple and Green Kente Cloth Scarf (5 Inch Width) $49.00

Soapstone and agate beaded earrings, 'Oboafo Ye Na' - Purple Agate and Soapstone Beaded Earrings from Ghana

Oboafo Ye Na

Purple Agate and Soapstone Beaded Earrings from Ghana ~~$37.00~~ $31.45

Beaded dangle earrings, 'Odopa in Plum' - Hand Made Purple and Maroon Plastic Dangle Earrings

Odopa in Plum

Hand Made Purple and Maroon Plastic Dangle Earrings ~~$29.00~~ $24.65

Cotton blend kente scarf, 'Wisdom for Two' (3 strips) - Three Strips Handwoven Yellow and Purple African Kente Scarf

Wisdom for Two

Three Strips Handwoven Yellow and Purple African Kente Scarf $134.00

African mask, 'Lady Serwaa' - Authentic African Mask

Lady Serwaa

Authentic African Mask $119.00

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~~ $50.15

Wood sculpture, 'Sweet Bond' - Brass-Accented Hand-Painted Mother and Child Wood Sculpture

Sweet Bond

Brass-Accented Hand-Painted Mother and Child Wood Sculpture $54.00

Wood beaded dangle earrings, 'Purple Style' - Colorful Coconut Shell and Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings

Purple Style

Colorful Coconut Shell and Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings ~~$34.00~~ $28.90

Wood mini djembe drum, 'African Aubergine' - Authentic African Mini Djembe Drum Crafted by Hand

African Aubergine

Authentic African Mini Djembe Drum Crafted by Hand ~~$99.00~~ $69.30

Cotton and wood wall mirror, 'Violet Destiny' - Cotton and Sese Wood Mirror in Violet and Indigo from Ghana

Violet Destiny

Cotton and Sese Wood Mirror in Violet and Indigo from Ghana $159.00

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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