African Image offers a diverse array of art and handcraft from Africa. We are one of the few shops that offers original traditional artefact as well as funky street-wise craft.
African Image was established in 1989 and is recognized as one of the best independant tribal art dealerships in South Africa. Our shop is one of the three galleries in Cape Town that specializes in authentic, traditional African artefact. We also offer a wide range of the best contemporary craft available. All our pieces are carefully handpicked by the owner, Harry Sitole, and sourced from reputable dealers around Africa. The pieces on offer in the artefact gallery include: fine vessels, headrests and beadwork from southern Africa with a focus on Zulu artefact; exceptional, authentic and handwoven Ashanti and Ewe cloth from Ghana and Togo; rare figures from the Baule of the Ivory Coast; masks from various countries across the continent and much more. Our clients include local and international collectors and galleries as well as local institutions such as the South African National Gallery, the Standard Bank Collection of African Art and the Gold Museum. As well as a thorough knowledge of African artefact, we also have an extensive reference library available. This combination allows the prospective buyer to obtain detailed information about the artefacts. The owner and staff are passionate about the products and are always available to discuss pieces, offer advice and have animated discussions about their favorite topic - African art!
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