3. West Africa

African Gifts

Every purchase from the Kiva Store's African Gifts collection supports artisan borrowers and helps Kiva expand their global reach, creating opportunity for families around the world.
110 items
Leather cuff bracelets, 'Annula' (set of 3) - Red Black Yellow Leather Cuff Bracelet Trio (Set of 3)

Annula

Red Black Yellow Leather Cuff Bracelet Trio (Set of 3) $59.95
African wood mask, 'Beaded Warrior' - Hand Crafted African Wood Mask with Beads and Brass Accents

Beaded Warrior

Hand Crafted African Wood Mask with Beads and Brass Accents $68.95
Wood stretch bracelet, 'Kumasi Blossom' - Eco Friendly Ghana Artisan Crafted Wood Stretch Bracelet

Kumasi Blossom

Eco Friendly Ghana Artisan Crafted Wood Stretch Bracelet $27.99 $23.79
Ghanaian wood mask, 'Kokobene Luck' - African wood mask

Kokobene Luck

African wood mask $59.49 $53.54
Wood dangle earrings, 'Joyous Celebration' - Colorful Fair Trade Beaded Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana

Joyous Celebration

Colorful Fair Trade Beaded Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana $19.99 $16.99
Agate dangle earrings, 'Aseda' - Artisan Crafted Earrings with White Agate Cubes

Aseda

Artisan Crafted Earrings with White Agate Cubes $29.99 $25.49
Soapstone beaded earrings, 'Nkabom' - Artisan Crafted Natural Soapstone Beaded Hook Earrings

Nkabom

Artisan Crafted Natural Soapstone Beaded Hook Earrings $27.99 $23.79
Soapstone and bauxite dangle earrings, 'Thanks for Helping' - African Handcrafted Natural Soapstone Earrings

Thanks for Helping

African Handcrafted Natural Soapstone Earrings $29.99 $25.49
Beaded necklace, 'Wend Panga in Black' - Artisan Black Bead Necklace with Sese Wood Agate and Leather

Wend Panga in Black

Artisan Black Bead Necklace with Sese Wood Agate and Leather $87.99 $79.19
Ebony and bamboo pendant necklace, 'African Ankh' - Handcrafted Ankh Necklace in Ebony and Bamboo Ghana

African Ankh

Handcrafted Ankh Necklace in Ebony and Bamboo Ghana $47.99 $43.19
Beaded necklace, 'Multicolor Wend Panga' - Artisan Multicolor Bead Necklace with Wood Agate and Leather

Multicolor Wend Panga

Artisan Multicolor Bead Necklace with Wood Agate and Leather $57.99 $52.19
Wood sculpture, 'I Love My Child' - West African Abstract Wood Sculpture of a Mother and Baby

I Love My Child

West African Abstract Wood Sculpture of a Mother and Baby $64.99 $58.49
Wood beaded earrings, 'Edinam' - Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings Artisan Crafted Jewelry

Edinam

Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings Artisan Crafted Jewelry $19.99 $16.99
African wood mask, 'Continuation' - Yellow and Black African Hand Carved Wood Mask

Continuation

Yellow and Black African Hand Carved Wood Mask $69.99 $62.99
Men's wristband bracelet, 'Genesis' - Colorful Woven Cord Wristband Bracelet for Men from Ghana

Genesis

Colorful Woven Cord Wristband Bracelet for Men from Ghana $27.99 $23.79
Wood pendant necklace, 'African Whale' - Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana

African Whale

Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana $19.99 $17.99
Beaded necklace, 'Wend Panga in Blue' - Artisan Blue Bead Necklace with Sese Wood Agate and Leather

Wend Panga in Blue

Artisan Blue Bead Necklace with Sese Wood Agate and Leather $57.99 $52.19
Leather and horn torsade necklace, 'Sougri Green' - Horn and Bone Recycled Beads Necklace Fair Trade Jewelry

Sougri Green

Horn and Bone Recycled Beads Necklace Fair Trade Jewelry $59.99 $53.99
Wood beaded necklace, 'Edinam' - Wood Beaded Dangle Necklace Artisan Crafted Jewelry

Edinam

Wood Beaded Dangle Necklace Artisan Crafted Jewelry $39.99 $33.99
African wood mask, 'Noble Zebra' - Fair Trade African Wood Wall Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana

Noble Zebra

Fair Trade African Wood Wall Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana $79.99 $71.99
African wood mask, 'Sangaya' - African wood mask

Sangaya

African wood mask $49.99 $44.99
Men's wristband bracelet, 'Gratitude Kente' - African Men's Bracelet Hand Crafted Cord Wristband

Gratitude Kente

African Men's Bracelet Hand Crafted Cord Wristband $24.99 $21.24
Soapstone beaded earrings, 'Aseda Ye' - Hand Crafted Natural Soapstone Beaded Hook Earrings

Aseda Ye

Hand Crafted Natural Soapstone Beaded Hook Earrings $24.99 $21.24
Wood and recycled glass dangle earrings, 'Village Breeze' - Recycled Glass and Sese Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana

Village Breeze

Recycled Glass and Sese Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana $19.99 $16.99
Wood ornaments, 'Wise Men' (set of 3) - Handcrafted Wood Christmas Ornaments (Set of 3)

Wise Men

Handcrafted Wood Christmas Ornaments (Set of 3) $27.99 $23.79
Beaded necklace, 'Wend Panga in Red' - Artisan Red Bead Necklace with Sese Wood Agate and Leather

Wend Panga in Red

Artisan Red Bead Necklace with Sese Wood Agate and Leather $57.99 $49.29
Wood pendant necklace, 'Adinkra Cross' - Ebony Bamboo and Sese Wood Floral Adinkra Pendant Necklace

Adinkra Cross

Ebony Bamboo and Sese Wood Floral Adinkra Pendant Necklace $39.99 $33.99
Recycled paper dangle earrings, 'A Story of Flowers' - Colorful Paper Recycled Earrings

A Story of Flowers

Colorful Paper Recycled Earrings $29.99 $26.99
Ebony and ceramic pendant necklace, 'All Things New' - Ebony and ceramic pendant necklace

All Things New

Ebony and ceramic pendant necklace $39.99 $33.99
Men's wristband bracelet, 'Green Ananse Web' - Fair Trade Men's Bracelet Hand-crafted Jewelry

Green Ananse Web

Fair Trade Men's Bracelet Hand-crafted Jewelry $19.19 $16.31
Men's bull horn band ring, 'Brown Eagle Essence' - Handmade Men's Horn Band Ring

Brown Eagle Essence

Handmade Men's Horn Band Ring $19.99 $16.99
Wood and leather chess set, 'To Victory' - Wood and leather chess set

To Victory

Wood and leather chess set $129.99 $116.99
Recycled bead dangle earrings, 'Peach Allure' - Modern Recycled Glass Bead Earrings

Peach Allure

Modern Recycled Glass Bead Earrings $37.99 $30.39
Soapstone beaded necklace, 'Royal Akan' - Soapstone Beaded Necklace from Africa

Royal Akan

Soapstone Beaded Necklace from Africa $87.99 $79.19
Ceramic and wood beaded necklace, 'Tempoka' - Fair Trade Ceramic Beaded Necklace

Tempoka

Fair Trade Ceramic Beaded Necklace $37.49 $31.87
Men's bull horn band ring, 'Eagle Essence' - Men's Unique Horn Band Ring

Eagle Essence

Men's Unique Horn Band Ring $29.99 $23.99
Wood box, 'Love' - Hand Made Decorative Wood Box

Love

Hand Made Decorative Wood Box $39.49 $35.54
Coconut shell necklace, 'Bold Africa' - Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace

Bold Africa

Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace $39.99 $35.99
Coconut shell and terracotta dangle earrings, 'Medieval Nature' - Unique Coconut Shell Dangle Earrings

Medieval Nature

Unique Coconut Shell Dangle Earrings $29.99 $25.49
Coconut shell necklace, 'Valiant Warrior' - Handmade Coconut Shell Necklace on Double Strand Nylon Cords

Valiant Warrior

Handmade Coconut Shell Necklace on Double Strand Nylon Cords $29.99 $26.99
Bull horn cocktail ring, 'Eagle Honor' - Unique Horn Cocktail Ring

Eagle Honor

Unique Horn Cocktail Ring $19.99 $16.99
Leather and brass chess set, 'Tribal Feuds' - Handcrafted Wood Leather and Brass Chess Set

Tribal Feuds

Handcrafted Wood Leather and Brass Chess Set $179.99 $161.99
Wood djembe drum, 'Musical Eyes' - Wood Djembe Drum with Eye Motifs from Ghana

Musical Eyes

Wood Djembe Drum with Eye Motifs from Ghana $69.99 $59.49
Beaded necklace, 'Wend Panga in Orange' - Artisan Made Agate and Wood African Orange Beaded Necklace

Wend Panga in Orange

Artisan Made Agate and Wood African Orange Beaded Necklace $57.99 $49.29
Ebony wood pendant necklace, 'Zacksongo in Wine' - Ebony Wood Pendant Necklace with Wine Leather Cord

Zacksongo in Wine

Ebony Wood Pendant Necklace with Wine Leather Cord $57.99 $49.29
Ebony wood pendant necklace, 'Zacksongo in Blue' - Ebony Wood Pendant Necklace with Blue Leather Cord

Zacksongo in Blue

Ebony Wood Pendant Necklace with Blue Leather Cord $69.99 $59.49
Braided bead necklace, 'Sosongo in Pink' - Handcrafted Pink Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate

Sosongo in Pink

Handcrafted Pink Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate $57.99 $49.29
Braided bead necklace, 'Sosongo in Black' - Handcrafted Black Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate

Sosongo in Black

Handcrafted Black Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate $57.99 $49.29
Braided bead necklace, 'Sosongo in Orange' - Handcrafted Orange Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate

Sosongo in Orange

Handcrafted Orange Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate $57.99 $49.29
Beaded waterfall necklace, 'Green Taowre' - Green Recycled Plastic and Wood Artisan Crafted Necklace

Green Taoware

Green Recycled Plastic and Wood Artisan Crafted Necklace $59.99 $50.99
Leather and bone torsade necklace, 'Yembo Green' - Leather Artisan Crafted Green Necklace with Bone Squares

Yembo Green

Leather Artisan Crafted Green Necklace with Bone Squares $59.99 $50.99
Cotton batik backpack, 'Krokrobite' - Multicolor Cotton Batik Patterned Backpack from Ghana

Krokrobite

Multicolor Cotton Batik Patterned Backpack from Ghana $89.99 $80.99
Wood dangle earrings, 'Summer Rain' - Purple and Orange Sese Wood Dangle Earrings

Summer Rain

Purple and Orange Sese Wood Dangle Earrings $29.99 $23.99
Cotton batik wall art, 'The Lost Fishermen' - Framed Oil Painting on Cotton and Batik Cloth from Ghana

The Lost Fishermen

Framed Oil Painting on Cotton and Batik Cloth from Ghana $139.99 $125.99
Wood sculpture, 'We are One in Love' - Abstract West African Wood Sculpture of Sweethearts

We are One in Love

Abstract West African Wood Sculpture of Sweethearts $64.99 $58.49
Wood sculpture, 'Play Me Good Music' - Modern Jazz Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana

Play Me Good Music

Modern Jazz Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana $89.99 $76.49
Wood display doll, 'Brave Warrior' - Ghana Handcrafted African Display Doll

Brave Warrior

Ghana Handcrafted African Display Doll $87.99 $74.79
Wood jewelry box, 'Elephant Guardian' - Artisan Carved Jewelry Box with an Elephant Lid from Ghana

Elephant Guardian

Artisan Carved Jewelry Box with an Elephant Lid from Ghana $79.99 $67.99
Wood decorative box, 'Akan Diamond Hearts' - Artisan Crafted Wood Decorative Box with Aluminum Diamonds

Akan Diamond Hearts

Artisan Crafted Wood Decorative Box with Aluminum Diamonds $57.99 $49.29
Bauxite and soapstone beaded necklace, 'Bonwire Lattice' - Braided Bauxite Handcrafted Necklace with Soapstone Beads

Bonwire Lattice

Braided Bauxite Handcrafted Necklace with Soapstone Beads $79.99 $67.99
Soapstone and bauxite beaded necklace, 'Nkyia' - Artisan Crafted Bead Necklace with Soapstone and Bauxite

Nkyia

Artisan Crafted Bead Necklace with Soapstone and Bauxite $79.99 $67.99
Soapstone beaded earrings, 'Successful Harmony' - African Beaded Jewelry Handmade Soapstone Bauxite Earrings

Successful Harmony

African Beaded Jewelry Handmade Soapstone Bauxite Earrings $29.99 $25.49
Tiger's eye and bauxite dangle earrings, 'Peaceful Queen' - Ghana Artisan Crafted Tiger's Eye and Bauxite Earrings

Peaceful Queen

Ghana Artisan Crafted Tiger's Eye and Bauxite Earrings $19.99 $16.99
Bauxite and bull horn beaded necklace, 'Best Friends' - Handcrafted Bauxite Necklace with Bull Horn Bead

Best Friends

Handcrafted Bauxite Necklace with Bull Horn Bead $79.99 $67.99
Bauxite and bull horn beaded necklace, 'Star in the Morning' - Fair Trade Beaded Bauxite Necklace with Bull Horn

Star in the Morning

Fair Trade Beaded Bauxite Necklace with Bull Horn $79.99 $67.99
Bauxite and bull horn beaded necklace, 'Sing and Praise' - Ghanaian Recycled Glass Necklace with Bull Horn and Bauxite

Sing and Praise

Ghanaian Recycled Glass Necklace with Bull Horn and Bauxite $79.99 $67.99
Bauxite pendant necklace, 'Blessings of Ghana' - Handcrafted Bauxite Pendant Necklace from Ghana

Blessings of Ghana

Handcrafted Bauxite Pendant Necklace from Ghana $69.99 $59.49
Bauxite and bull horn beaded necklace, 'Natural Kingdom' - Braided Bauxite Handcrafted Necklace with Bull Horn Bead

Natural Kingdom

Braided Bauxite Handcrafted Necklace with Bull Horn Bead $69.99 $59.49
Tiger's eye and bauxite beaded necklace, 'Earth's Victory' - Tiger's Eye and Bauxite Necklace Crafted by Hand

Earth's Victory

Tiger's Eye and Bauxite Necklace Crafted by Hand $49.99 $42.49
Wood decorative box, 'Elephant Treasures' - Aluminum Elephant Mask on Green Decorative Wood Box

Elephant Treasures

Aluminum Elephant Mask on Green Decorative Wood Box $79.99 $71.99
Agate and soapstone dangle earrings, 'Star of the Morning' - Handcrafted African Agate and Soapstone Earrings

Star of the Morning

Handcrafted African Agate and Soapstone Earrings $27.99 $23.79
Men's wristband bracelet, 'Reggae Kente' - Men's Hand Crafted Cord Wristband Bracelet Reggae Colors

Reggae Kente

Men's Hand Crafted Cord Wristband Bracelet Reggae Colors $24.99 $19.99
Men's wristband bracelet, 'Blue Kente' - Men's Hand Crafted Cord Wristband Bracelet in Blue and Grey

Blue Kente

Men's Hand Crafted Cord Wristband Bracelet in Blue and Grey $24.99 $19.99
Wood beaded folding table, 'African Fauna' - Beaded Elephants and Ducks on Hand Carved Folding Table

African Fauna

Beaded Elephants and Ducks on Hand Carved Folding Table $107.99 $97.19
Men's wristband bracelet, 'Saturday Night' - Men's Multicolored Cord Bracelet Braided by Hand in Africa

Saturday Night

Men's Multicolored Cord Bracelet Braided by Hand in Africa $27.99 $22.39
Men's wristband bracelet, 'Royal Braid' - Artisan Made Men's African Woven Bracelet in Blue and Wine

Royal Braid

Artisan Made Men's African Woven Bracelet in Blue and Wine $27.99 $23.79
Men's wristband bracelet, 'Golden Braid' - Fair Trade Men's Wristband Bracelet Crafted in Ghana

Golden Braid

Fair Trade Men's Wristband Bracelet Crafted in Ghana $20.99 $17.84
Amber beaded earrings, 'Dzifa' - Amber African Earrings Crafted by Hand with Recycled Beads

Dzifa

Amber African Earrings Crafted by Hand with Recycled Beads $24.99 $19.99
African wood mask, 'Noble Giraffe' - Fair Trade African Wood Wall Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana

Noble Giraffe

Fair Trade African Wood Wall Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana $84.99 $76.49
Recycled paper dangle earrings, 'Grape Berry' - Recycled Paper Earrings

Grape Berry

Recycled Paper Earrings $29.99 $26.99
Liberian wood and jute mask, 'Monkey Antics' - Handmade Liberian Wood Mask from Africa

Monkey Antics

Handmade Liberian Wood Mask from Africa $107.99 $97.19
Wood mask, 'Butterfly Dancer' - Bwa Tribe Wall Mask

Butterfly Dancer

Bwa Tribe Wall Mask $72.99 $62.04
Africa tribal wood mask, 'Bwa Celebration' - Handcrafted Wood Mask

Bwa Celebration

Handcrafted Wood Mask $74.99 $63.74
Wood tambora drum, 'African Warrior' - Wood Tambora Drum from Africa

African Warrior

Wood Tambora Drum from Africa $199.99 $179.99
110 items

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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