African Heritage Collection, LLC was launched in 1994 with a mission to bring unique, handmade, and classically styled African furnishings and decorative accessories to the international market.
We have assembled an in-house talent pool of carvers who brainstorm and work exclusively on our new product ideas and concepts. We also partner with select and highly skilled craft villages, cooperatives, and businesses to develop unique products.
Most of our products are made in Ghana, West Africa. Our knowledge of the local conditions, love of African art, and life-long relationship with the carving community has created an unprecedented partnership to bring unique products to market.
Our business was built on three fundamental principles that differentiate us from the competition. First and foremost was to create a line of products that are unique to African Heritage Collection. Too often, sellers of African art sell products that are already on the market .There are little or no attempts to develop new products and add value to the handicraft industry. Although Ghanaian carvers are talented artists, they usually carve things within their visual realm. We went much further and challenged them to think outside the box. That meant getting to know each carver’s strength and weaknesses and brainstorming new ideas and concepts. Over time, we formed long-term partnerships with a select, highly skilled, group of master carvers to develop new products that are unique to our company.
Second, we established a three tier quality control system – at the carving sites, at the export warehouse, and finally at the U.S. distribution warehouse before delivery to the customer. The process ensures that each piece meets acceptable standards for moisture content, design, and other benchmarks.
Third, we believe that quality does not have to be expensive. Our goal has always been to make quality African art affordable to all those who crave unique pieces for their home. Our greatest satisfaction comes from hearing customers say, “Wow, this piece is different”, “Your quality is good”, or “Your prices are reasonable”.
Our products are made with premium, non-endangered African hardwood, including Cedrella, Sese, Ebony, Mansonia, Cedar, Mahogany, Sapele, and Tweneboa. The selection of wood depends on availability, and the requirements of the carving process. Because each item is handcrafted, there may be slight variances in size, shape, and finish. No two products are alike; each piece reflects the type of wood and the creativity of the carver. African Heritage Collection conforms to all the environmental and legal requirements of the production process.
We are glad you are shopping our website. Please shop with confidence knowing that you have our unconditional guarantee: if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it within thirty days for an exchange or a refund of the purchase price.
You may contact us at (860) 583-0927 or email info@africanheritagecollection.com
