African Image Traditional African Art & Craft

Established in 1989 and recognized as a leading, independant tribal art dealership in cape town south africa. Our shop is one of the three galleries in cape town to specialize in authentic , original pieces of traditional african art. all our pieces are chosen by the owner of african image from reputable dealers here or by the travelling in west and east africa. the gallery offers fine zulu vessels, headrest and beadwork from south africa. exceptional cloths from the ashanti and ewe of ghana, 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 as well as local institutions such as the south african national gallery and the standard bank collection of african art. as well as offering an extensive reference collection, that allows the prospective buyer to obtain information about the objects, the owner and the staff are always available to discuss pieces or offer advice.

African image shop offers a diverse array of the art and craft of africa, both past and present. as we are one of the very few shops that offer original traditional pieces (not copies or reproductions) along with funky street-wise craft. african image is the place for anyone looking for something specially that is not mass produced for the tourist market. while our finest pieces are generally on offer in our african image shop. on the contemporary side we are well known for being the first to offer much of what has become the street craft of cape town such are wire work, recycled craft , funky african print shirts, bags, baskets and numerous other examples of africa's creativity.

Whether clients are browsing in the town shop or acquiring a serious piece of african art in the african image, we are sure that they will enjoy the experience of african image.