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.
111 items
Ghanaian wood mask, 'Kokobene Luck' - African wood mask

Kokobene Luck

African wood mask $59.49
Wood stretch bracelet, 'Kumasi Blossom' - Eco Friendly Ghana Artisan Crafted Wood Stretch Bracelet

Kumasi Blossom

Eco Friendly Ghana Artisan Crafted Wood Stretch Bracelet $24.95
Soapstone dangle earrings, 'Rustic Joy' - Soapstone and Bauxite Bead Dangle Earrings from Ghana

Rustic Joy

Soapstone and Bauxite Bead Dangle Earrings from Ghana $19.99
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
Soapstone beaded earrings, 'Nkabom' - Artisan Crafted Natural Soapstone Beaded Hook Earrings

Nkabom

Artisan Crafted Natural Soapstone Beaded Hook Earrings $25.99
Soapstone and bauxite dangle earrings, 'Thanks for Helping' - African Handcrafted Natural Soapstone Earrings

Thanks for Helping

African Handcrafted Natural Soapstone Earrings $28.99
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 $44.49
Bull horn dangle earrings, 'Black Enyefewu' - African Horn Dangle Earrings

Black Enyefewu

African Horn Dangle Earrings $18.29
Men's wristband bracelet, 'Genesis' - Colorful Woven Cord Wristband Bracelet for Men from Ghana

Genesis

Colorful Woven Cord Wristband Bracelet for Men from Ghana $24.29
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
Wood pendant necklace, 'Duafe Comb' - Artisan Crafted Adinkra Wood Necklace with Duafe Comb Symbol

Duafe Comb

Artisan Crafted Adinkra Wood Necklace with Duafe Comb Symbol $29.99
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 $21.99
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
Wood beaded necklace, 'Edinam' - Wood Beaded Dangle Necklace Artisan Crafted Jewelry

Edinam

Wood Beaded Dangle Necklace Artisan Crafted Jewelry $39.99
African beaded wood mask, 'Abusua' - Colorful Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana

Abusua

Colorful Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana $29.99
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
Men's wristband bracelet, 'Gratitude Kente' - African Men's Bracelet Hand Crafted Cord Wristband

Gratitude Kente

African Men's Bracelet Hand Crafted Cord Wristband $24.49
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 $24.49
African wood mask, 'Sangaya' - African wood mask

Sangaya

African wood mask $49.99
Wood sculpture, 'United Lovers' - Hand Carved African Abstract Wood Sculpture of Lovers

United Lovers

Hand Carved African Abstract Wood Sculpture of Lovers $49.99
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 $65.99
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
Wood ornaments, 'Festive Masks' (set of 4) - Artisan Crafted Wood Christmas Ornaments (Set of 4)

Festive Masks

Artisan Crafted Wood Christmas Ornaments (Set of 4) $43.99
New 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
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 $79.99
Soapstone beaded earrings, 'Aseda Ye' - Hand Crafted Natural Soapstone Beaded Hook Earrings

Aseda Ye

Hand Crafted Natural Soapstone Beaded Hook Earrings $22.79
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
Liberian wood and jute mask, 'Monkey Antics' - Handmade Liberian Wood Mask from Africa

Monkey Antics

Handmade Liberian Wood Mask from Africa $106.99
New African wood masks, 'Shakpa' (pair) - African Tiger Wall Masks Hand-carved Fang Shape (Pair)

Shakpa

African Tiger Wall Masks Hand-carved Fang Shape (Pair) $65.49
New Wood beaded earrings, 'Edinam' - Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings Artisan Crafted Jewelry

Edinam

Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings Artisan Crafted Jewelry $17.99
Amber beaded earrings, 'Dzifa' - Amber African Earrings Crafted by Hand with Recycled Beads

Dzifa

Amber African Earrings Crafted by Hand with Recycled Beads $20.59
New 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
Men's bull horn bracelet, 'Ada King' - Men's Horn Beaded Bracelet

Ada King

Men's Horn Beaded Bracelet $41.49
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
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
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 $37.99
Wood mask, 'Butterfly Dancer' - Bwa Tribe Wall Mask

Butterfly Dancer

Bwa Tribe Wall Mask $72.99
Recycled paper dangle earrings, 'A Story of Flowers' - Colorful Paper Recycled Earrings

A Story of Flowers

Colorful Paper Recycled Earrings $29.99
Recycled bead dangle earrings, 'Peachy Pretty' - Fair Trade African Recycled Glass Earring

Peachy Pretty

Fair Trade African Recycled Glass Earring $25.99
Beaded stretch bracelets, 'Ohene Ba' (pair) - Beaded stretch bracelets (Pair)

Ohene Ba

Beaded stretch bracelets (Pair) $37.99
Recycled paper dangle earrings, 'Music Festival' - Hand Made Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings

Music Festival

Hand Made Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings $19.99
New 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 $15.69
Leather desk tray, 'Paper House' - Handmade Leather Desk Tray

Paper House

Handmade Leather Desk Tray $75.99
Ebony and ceramic pendant necklace, 'All Things New' - Ebony and ceramic pendant necklace

All Things New

Ebony and ceramic pendant necklace $39.99
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
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
Bangle bracelet, 'Blue and Green Hausa' - Hand Crafted African Bangle Bracelet

Blue and Green Hausa

Hand Crafted African Bangle Bracelet $20.79
Wood dondo drum, 'Northern Beat' - Wood Dondo Drum

Northern Beat

Wood Dondo Drum $165.99
Ewe wood mask, 'Elephant's Effort' - Wood Elephant Mask from West Africa

Elephant's Effort

Wood Elephant Mask from West Africa $74.99
Wood ornaments, 'Shepherds' (set of 4) - Wood ornaments (Set of 4)

Shepherds

Wood ornaments (Set of 4) $30.99
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
Ghanaian wood mask, 'Ewe Linguist' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Ewe Linguist

Fair Trade African Wood Mask $69.99
Wood sculpture, 'Song of Love II' - Hand Carved Wood Musician Sculpture

Song of Love II

Hand Carved Wood Musician Sculpture $79.99
Soapstone beaded necklace, 'Royal Akan' - Soapstone Beaded Necklace from Africa

Royal Akan

Soapstone Beaded Necklace from Africa $87.99
Africa tribal wood mask, 'Bwa Celebration' - Handcrafted Wood Mask

Bwa Celebration

Handcrafted Wood Mask $74.99
Wood box, 'Love' - Hand Made Decorative Wood Box

Love

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

Bold Africa

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

Medieval Nature

Unique Coconut Shell Dangle Earrings $27.99
Ceramic and wood beaded necklace, 'Tempoka' - Fair Trade Ceramic Beaded Necklace

Tempoka

Fair Trade Ceramic Beaded Necklace $37.49
Bull horn cocktail ring, 'Eagle Honor' - Unique Horn Cocktail Ring

Eagle Honor

Unique Horn Cocktail Ring $19.99
Ghanaian wood mask, 'Gentle Zebra' - Hand Crafted African Wood Mask

Gentle Zebra

Hand Crafted African Wood Mask $54.99
Bone and ceramic beaded necklace, 'Amaria' - Handcrafted Bone and Recycled Bead Necklace

Amaria

Handcrafted Bone and Recycled Bead Necklace $42.49
Recycled bead dangle earrings, 'Peach Allure' - Modern Recycled Glass Bead Earrings

Peach Allure

Modern Recycled Glass Bead Earrings $34.99
Wood card holder, 'Tortoise Soul' - Hand Crafted Wood Card Holder

Tortoise Soul

Hand Crafted Wood Card Holder $49.99
Recycled bead necklace, 'Peachy Pretty' - Recycled bead necklace

Peachy Pretty

Recycled bead necklace $52.99
Men's wristband bracelet, 'Amina in Navy Blue' - Men's Braided Cord Wristband Bracelet

Amina in Navy Blue

Men's Braided Cord Wristband Bracelet $19.99
Sterling silver pendant, 'Back to My Roots' - Handmade Sterling Silver Bird Pendant

Back to My Roots

Handmade Sterling Silver Bird Pendant $99.99
Wood tambora drum, 'African Warrior' - Wood Tambora Drum from Africa

African Warrior

Wood Tambora Drum from Africa $182.99
Recycled paper dangle earrings, 'Hot Breakfast' - Hand Crafted Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings

Hot Breakfast

Hand Crafted Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings $19.99
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
African wood mask, 'Continuation' - Yellow and Black African Hand Carved Wood Mask

Continuation

Yellow and Black African Hand Carved Wood Mask $69.99
Horn pendant necklace, 'Sumpa Beads' - Hand Crafted Ghanaian Horn and Soapstone Beaded Necklace

Sumpa Beads

Hand Crafted Ghanaian Horn and Soapstone Beaded Necklace $99.99
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
Braided bead necklace, 'Multicolor Sosongo' - Artisan Multicolor Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate

Multicolor Sosongo

Artisan Multicolor Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate $57.99
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
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
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
Recycled paper dangle earrings, 'Grape Berry' - Recycled Paper Earrings

Grape Berry

Recycled Paper Earrings $29.99
Men's bull horn band ring, 'Eagle Essence' - Men's Unique Horn Band Ring

Eagle Essence

Men's Unique Horn Band Ring $26.49
Soapstone beaded necklace, 'Earthen Contours' - Soapstone and Recycled Plastic Beaded Necklace from Ghana

Earthen Contours

Soapstone and Recycled Plastic Beaded Necklace from Ghana $99.99
Soapstone beaded pendant necklace, 'Beautiful Adom' - Soapstone and Bauxite Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana

Beautiful Adom

Soapstone and Bauxite Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana $99.99
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 $85.49
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
New 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
111 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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