NY NOW® Winter 2020

Luangisa African Gallery was debuted in 1996 in Mount Vernon New York by members of the Luangisa Clan.  The Luangisa Clan is from Bukoba, Tanzania.  The Gallery is currently open by appointment only.

For over 23 years, we have showcased our beautiful authentic home luxuries and wearable art at countless fairs, festivals and museum events symbolic of Africa’s rich cultural heritage across United States.  Our collection is ethically sourced and produced by artisan in our workshops based in Dar as Salaam, Tanzania; Johannesburg, South Africa.  We actively design, develop, stock and offer a unique modern selection of Fair Trade Authentic Modern African Art, Crafts, Home Décor, Jewelry and Textiles that blend ethnic vision with contemporary fusion of African art and life.

Most of our products are handmade in these two workshops where the impact on the local and global environment is minimal, while generating employment for those in need, particularly women working to support their families. We also work directly with artisans across Africa to reveal the rich African culture and heritage with the world.  The sale of every product directly benefits the artisans who created it, which in turn helps many artisans in Africa in providing the essentials for their families and communities. Thank you for making a difference in their lives!

Makonde Sculptures from Tanzania is one of the main focuses of Luangisa African Gallery.  Our sculptures are made out of premium Ebony hardwood from Tanzania.  The sculptures are carved with only a hammer and chisel and no modern power tools are used.  We also focus on the Namji Dolls, Beaded Shields, Tikar Bangles and other artifacts made by the Tikar & Namji people of Cameroon in our South Africa workshop. Our extensive fine beaded jewelry inspired by the Maasai tribe is made in our workshop in Tanzania. 

Luangisa African Gallery social mission:

● Supporting economic empowerment for artisans

● Empower, connect and preserve the African culture and traditions.

Our collection will appeal to a hip, modern, worldly, urban chic or socially conscious clientele. Luangisa African Gallery provides a unique option in home décor and wearable art for the chic and cultivated collector.  All of our products are authentically handmade with love in Africa.  Each work is carefully finished and packaged to ensure high quality and authenticity. 

All of our products are shipped from New York.  If you are within the Tristate area, we can deliver the goods to you.  Because each item is handcrafted, there may be slight variances in size, shape, color and finish.  No two products are alike.  This is a particular benefit that we are very proud to offer our clients.

Thank you for adding a splash of Africa to your home and we hope you will find these products a wonderful addtition to your home and collection.

All the very best to you!

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