African Artistry

Used for ceremonial and traditional livestock tracking, bells have long been a part of cultural traditions around the world. Crafted from metal and...

The Nupe people of Nigeria date back to the 15th century and are known for their habitation near the confluence of the Benue and Niger Rivers. Fash...

Hand-carved, the Senufo Stool has a swooping, narrow seat with four rounded legs. Use to decoratively display books or artifacts. The dark-colored ...

The stunning symmetry of these hand-carved African Milking Bowls is striking. Crafted from a single piece of wood, these deep, round bowls were use...

Today, the Yoruba people retain a strong presence in northwest Nigeria, but for centuries have spanned Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. These centuries-ol...

Today, the Yoruba people retain a strong presence in northwest Nigeria, but for centuries have spanned Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. These centuries-ol...

Today, the Yoruba people retain a strong presence in northwest Nigeria, but for centuries have spanned Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. These centuries-ol...

There are about 90 groups, or fondoms, of closely related people that make up the Bamileke of the Western High Plateaus of Cameroon. These hierarch...

The Feather Juju Hat, or “Tyn Hat,” is a symbol of status among the royal and warrior families of the Bamileke people of Cameroon. Each Feather Juj...

Cameroon is home to many grassland peoples who still use ceremonial accessories, such as masks as part of their rituals. The Passport Masks are dec...

The Bamileke Shield is a hand-carved ceremonial object. Each shield is decorated with geometric patterns in a bold design often inspired by nature....

The Bamileke Shield is a hand-carved ceremonial object. Each shield is decorated with geometric patterns in a bold design often inspired by nature....

The "sandcasting" beads process was developed in Africa in the 1600s. Pulverized glass is poured into a clay mold, and a cassava stem is placed to ...

Each Vintage Glass Christmas Beads Small strand holds a unique collection of beads made in former Czechoslovakia and once used for trade. Also call...

Ensuring nothing goes to waste, the Fish Bone Bead Mixed is made from the vertebrae of fish sourced in West Africa. The beads come in various sizes...

Resourcefulness is an important skill, and the Recycled Cassette, Tape Strand Mixed, is a prime example. Each bead creatively repurposes old casset...

Resourcefulness is an important skill, and the Recycled Cassette Tape Bracelet Mixed is a prime example. Each bead creatively repurposes old casset...

A beautiful strand of powder glass African beads made by the people of Krobo Mountain in Ghana, West Africa. Many designs of Krobo beads are patter...

Bead making is a tradition that is thousands of years old in Africa. The Mali Clay Bead strands are sourced from throughout Ghana and are made of e...

The process of crafting White Heart Beads originated with the French and Czech, who used the beads for trade. Our White Heart Beads are produced in...

The process of crafting White Heart Beads originated with the French and Czech, who used the beads for trade. Our White Heart Beads are produced in...

The process of crafting White Heart Beads originated with the French and Czech, who used the beads for trade. Our White Heart Beads are produced in...

The process of crafting White Heart Beads originated with the French and Czech, who used the beads for trade. Our White Heart Beads are produced in...

The White Heart Glass Beads are aptly named based on the process of starting with an opaque white bead core and layering it with translucent colors...

The Brass Beads Mix Style are individually crafted through a "lost wax process." Done by artisans in Ghana, the process involves pouring molten met...

Produced in Ghana, the White Heart Glass Bead strands are crafted from a process originally developed by the French and Czech for trade. The name "...

The Bamileke Shield is a hand-carved ceremonial object. Each shield is decorated with geometric patterns in a bold design often inspired by nature....

The Bamileke Shield is a hand-carved ceremonial object. Each shield is decorated with geometric patterns in a bold design often inspired by nature....

The Bamileke people of Cameroon are comprised of multiple grassland communities - each distinct. They are descendants of a migratory wave away from...

The strands of Bone Beads, White, Large, vary in shape and coloring. Some are spherical in shape while others are crafted with angular, flat edges....

Gourds made their earliest archaeological appearance in Africa for their valuable use as vessels, tools and receptacles. The functional gourd event...

Ghana is known for its eco-friendly process for creating recycled glass beads. Scrap and unusable glass products are ground to a fine powder before...

Ghana is known for its eco-friendly process for creating recycled glass beads. Scrap and unusable glass products are ground to a fine powder before...

Ghana is known for its eco-friendly process for creating recycled glass beads. Scrap and unusable glass products are ground to a fine powder before...

Ashanti beads are also known as "talking beads." They get their name from the distinct sounds that the various shaped beads make. The beads are int...