Libreville - Post Report Question and Answers

Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?

For fabric absolutely. There are wooden sculptures and traditional tribal masks too, but be careful what kind of wood so it's not restricted (for instance, ebony). I'd also bring someone along that has a sense of the authenticity and value so you don't get fleeced, but generally people seem happy with their purchases. - Oct 2020


Cool African shirts, African masks, safaris to untouched jungles. - Jul 2014


Lots of great local artisinal wood crafts. The African material is beautiful and plentiful. - Apr 2012


Local masks that have danced in ceremonies. - Aug 2011


Art. There is some very stunning contemporary art for sale in Gabon. - Jul 2010


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