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The Children of
Lavié T-Shirt

NEW! Show your support by
ordering a Children of
Lavié T-Shirt. Each one
carries a message bearing our
thanks to you. Now you can
proudly show your support!

  • 100% cotton and machine washable
  • Available in Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large
  • $50.00 - shipping included
Sizes

Handmade in West Africa

All proceeds from the sale of these items will benefit the Lavié Library fund.
We hope you'll consider the suggested donation amount (indicated in red) when making your purchase.

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Africa Wooden Carving
Handmade of carved young ebony depicts the continent of
Africa with a giraffe carved into it
Suggested donation: $40.00 (includes shipping)
Wooden Giraffe Carving
Handmade of carved hardwood
Suggested donation: $45.00 (includes shipping)
Wooden Carving
Handmade of carved hardwood depicting the God of good fortune
Suggested donation: $60.00 (includes shipping)
Fabric Wall Hanging
Handmade of fabric depicts the bust of a traditional
West African woman
Suggested donation: $29.99 (includes shipping)
Batik Wall Hanging
Handmade with a combination of wax and dye to create the image. This one is purple and maroon and depicts a woman making pate, a traditional dish made of cornmeal
Suggested donation: $45.00 (includes shipping)
Painted Glass Art
This colorful painting from Senegal depicts two women pounding yams to make the traditional dish of fufu
Suggested donation: $25.00 (includes shipping)
Batik Wall Hanging
Handmade with a combination of wax and dye to create the image. This one is multi-colored and depicts a woman and her children returning from the river where they have collected the family’s drinking water
Suggested donation: $40.00 (includes shipping)
Straw and Fabric Wall Hanging
Woven straw provides the background for a figure of a typical West African woman dressed in colorful fabric with a baby on her back
Suggested donation: $25.00 (includes shipping)
Woven Bracelet
Bracelet made of woven black, red, yellow and green string with ‘Africa’ written in black
Suggested donation: $15.00 (includes shipping)
Cowrie Shell Bracelet
Woven bracelet with red, yellow and green stripes on either side of a cowrie shell
Suggested donation: $26.00 (includes shipping)
Necklace
Handmade of small and large beads, this necklace is what a woman receives from her future mother-in-law representing acceptance into the family
Suggested donation: $35.00 (includes shipping)
Necklace
Handmade of small, medium and large beads, this necklace is what a woman receives from her future mother-in-law representing acceptance into the family
Suggested donation: $35.00 (includes shipping)
Cowrie Shell Necklace
Made of satin ribbon and cowrie shell on black leather. Cowrie shells were once used as currency
Suggested donation: $30.00 (includes shipping)