In 2003 I went on a trip to West Africa, visiting Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana. This was a real mind-expanding experience. I was enthralled with the African people, their art, culture, dress, music and their spirit.
I took off for a longer trip by myself, returning to Mali and Ghana and also visiting Niger, Burkina Faso and Senegal, where I learned more about the arts and crafts of these countries.
During the drought in Niger in 2004, I began selling the artefacts I had to raise money to help. In 2009/10 there have been more droughts, and severe floods in Niger and Mali which have destroyed homes and food stocks - people, children and animals are dying of starvation.
Selling these fairly-traded artefacts online means regular funds can be reinvested into these regions, which in turn helps some people to earn a steady income.
If you have never been to Africa, one day maybe you will take a trip yourself. For now, enjoy your journey through this website.
Contact:
Eve Levin
74 Chestnut Grove,
New Malden,
Surrey,
KT3 3JS
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Tel: +44 (0)208 949 7838
+44 (0)7970 137070 (mobile)
Skype: Batacoosha1
Thanks to:
- Libby Brodie for advice, support and for being such a good friend
- In Mali: Aboubacrine ag Moha (for original inspiration), Abou Diakite Grand Frere),
Assou Djitteye, Assadak Alhassane
- In Niger: Sidi Mohamed Mamane, Sidi-Amar and family, Icha Souleymane
- In Burkina Faso: Honoré Badjo of Galerie Lobi
- The wonderful people in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso – there is no space to
mention everyone
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African Art & Sculpture