Ashione Gallery
*Ah-hh Ashione, ebe ndioma mara, nazu!
We Speak African Art!
Market Place
To the market we go... Ah- hh, to the market we went. Wish you were there!
We could have said hello in many different African languages, broken into a greeting song, danced with natives and tourists alike, and at the end, thank you for a wonderful time, before moving on.
You would have loved it!!
We Sure did!!!
Market Spirit
Upon our return, we traced our memory for stored data of the trip and were astonished to find that we had encapsulated each experience with the natives, traders or dealers into separate entities. And interwoven into all the stories were the heightened awareness of the peoples' warmth, sense of fairness, and kindness. In many instances, they brought pure unmitigated joy and laughter into routine shopping experiences, and if you the customer managed to bring joy or laughter to the mix, you got the best price!
They were also very aware of customer service. The transaction was not over until they and/or their neighbors (sometimes it involved an entire market section!) secured your purchases into the lorry, truck, car, motorcycle, moped, bicycle, hand truck or however you came to be in the market! If in performing this service they lost other business, they did not seem to mind.
These to us were our African market memorable experiences to relive, relish, remember and share. May all your shopping outings be just as memorable!!!
Enjoy our fine market wares.
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Ndebele, are fascinating dolls that were made by hand by the Ndebele people of South Africa, depicting cultural themes of friendship, family and culture. We adore them here at Ashione Gallery and believe them to be very unique and special.
But alas, we are coming to our last offering of these dolls. After we have sold what we have in stock, we will not be re-stocking, so if you ever wanted a fine Ndebele doll or a collection of them, this is your chance! Enjoy.
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Baby/Small, appr. 3"x1"
Baby/Small, appr. 3"x1"
Baby/Small, appr. 3"x1"
Medium/small, 4"x1/2"
Large, 6 1/2"x 2 1/2"
Medium/small, 4"x11/2"
Medium/Small (price is without earrings) 4"x1/2". To purchase earrings, please go to the earrings page.
Medium, 5"x2"
Medium, 5"x2"
Extra Large, 7"x3"
Jumbo, 12 1/2"x 4"
Jumbo, 12"x4"
Jumbo de Jumbo, 18"x5"
Jumbo de Jumbo, 18"x5"
Fine Ndebele Doll
Mtp. #114
Jumbo to end all Jumbos. 24"X6"
Please Call for a price. Thank you.
You are just super!
Thank you for shopping with us!!
Rare and Vintage.
Market Spirit
Village People
Village People
Villager
Villager
Villager. Missing a small connecting piece on the right hand, that does not take away from the art work.
Vintage Jacket and Belt
The Yoruba people made clothing like this jacket for the Ibejis, either for beautification or to keep them warm.
Leather and cowry shells. Medium
Leather and cowry shells. Large
Sporty Ghanaian Bag
Vintage Ghanaian Bag. Price break to your benefit! Was $150., now only $49
A Chief's Pride and
Celebratory Joy!
Source: Doran H. Ross with contributions by Frances Marzio
Gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
A chief's rare, grand wall or floor decoration! Of wealth lineage.
Beautiful authentic leather tapestry made with traditional materials, and fit for royalty. Gold tone studs and dyed leather of different hues make this artwork different and very special. Like an old beautiful picture on the wall!
Book Ends
Large book ends
Book Ends. Price is for the pair. Add class and emotions to the books!
Book Ends. Price is for the pair. Add class and emotions to the books!
Large Book Ends. Price is for the pair. Add class and emotions to the books!
Book Ends. Price is for the pair. Add class and emotions to the books!
Book Ends. Price is for the pair. Add class and emotions to the books!
Beautiful Animal
Letter Openers
Beautiful Animal
Letter Openers
Handmade
A deer letter opener.
Akuaba letter opener
Crocodile letter opener
Supple Leather Over Wood Boxes
Supple Leather Over Wood Boxes
Leather box decorated with ethnographic sign/symbols.
Leather box decorated with ethnographic sign/symbols.
Leather box decorated with ethnographic sign/symbols.
Leather box decorated with ethnographic sign/symbols.
Leather Frames
Leather Frames
Leather Frame
Leather Frame
Leather Frame
Leather Frame
Leather Frame
Leather Frame
Leather Frame
Leather Frame
Leather Frame
Leather Frame
Leather Frame
Authentic Traditional
African Combs
Authentic Traditional
African Combs
African Comb. Price break to your benefit.
Was $95.
African Comb. Price break to your benefit.
Was $95.
Zulu Spoons and Hair Accessories.
Zulu Spoons and Hair Accessories.
Beautiful hand made Zulu spoons and batiked hair accessories, some with
ethnographic sign/symbols.
Zulu Spoon
Zulu Spoon
Zulu Spoon
Zulu Spoon
Hair Accessory
Hair Accessory
Hair Accessory
Hair Accessory
Hair Accessory
Hair Accessory
Unusual Hair Accessories
Unusual Hair Accessories
Hair Accessory
Hair Accessory
Hair Accessory
Hair Accessory
Hair Accessory
Hair Accessory
Hair Accessory
What more can I find in the African market?
What more can I find there?
Many unusual things for sure!
What more can I find in the African market?
What more can I find there?
Many unusual things for sure!
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Source: Doran H. Ross with contributions by Frances Marzio
Gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Fulani Pouch. Hide your important things. Strap pulls purse in to hide it.
Fly Whisk used to touch and bless those the king desired to touch and bless during ceremonies. See above picture!
Container made from recycled plastic materials in Ghana for a sustainable earth.
Container made with recycled and remnant materials in Ghana, for a sustainable earth.
African thumb piano, fine tuned for great music making!
Classic Igbo Hand Drum, Hand Hewn From One Block Of Red Iron Wood For Traditional Sound And Durability
Beautiful authentic African straw hat with leather top.