Hemingway Gallery & Safaris

Hemingway Gallery & Safaris Offering a carefully curated assortment of fine African art, decor and furnishings.

Each piece is individually meaningful & thoughtfully acquired

Photographic & conservation safaris throughout Africa designed to suit your needs, aspirations and budget • Shona Sculptures: Dating from 1956 to today and sourced directly from Shona artists in Zimbabwe, these stone sculptures are the best-known manifestation of African contemporary art.
• African Antique Art: One-of-a-kind antique ar

tifacts such as wooden masks and sculptures are guaranteed by Hemingway as authentic with intimate knowledge of provenance and pedigree.
• Decorative African Art: Purchased only from artists or owners whom Hemingway approves of historically and aesthetically, the gallery’s collection includes thousands of pieces representing design in Africa across styles and generations.
• Home & Furniture: With a wide variety of African home furnishings from table-top decorative pieces to large furniture, Hemingway serves as a collaborator to the home design world, providing guidance on the African and safari aesthetic.
• Additional collections including: Ethiopian painted wooden panels, traditional Zimbabwe Tonka stools, Bozo fish puppets, antique silver and beaded jewelry, Cameroon dancing shields, Ghanaian Ashanti stools, hand-painted African movie posters, hand-beaded Zulu belts and more.
• Safari Tourism: Visitors to Hemingway can meet with Safari guides within the gallery to explore trips to the continent curated by the Gaisford family. The mission of Hemingway Safaris is to introduce clients to a broader picture of Africa, one that embraces the people and culture, remote wilderness adventure, and wildlife conservation.

02/19/2026

New Kirdi Beaded Apron from Cameroon

Celebrating 5 decades of traditional art and sculpture from across Africa.
06/18/2025

Celebrating 5 decades of traditional art and sculpture from across Africa.

Modern Design Inspo
06/26/2024

Modern Design Inspo

Bedu masks are abstract representations of a mythical buffalo, worn during month-long New Year celebrations over the win...
06/20/2024

Bedu masks are abstract representations of a mythical buffalo, worn during month-long New Year celebrations over the winter solstice. Crafted from soft wood for mobility, dancers hold these large masks on the sides while looking through small eye holes.

The Bozo people of Mali are renowned for their expertise in fishing and boating, and their annual catch is a significant...
03/27/2024

The Bozo people of Mali are renowned for their expertise in fishing and boating, and their annual catch is a significant export for the country. The name “Bozo” derives from the Bambara word for straw house, in reference to the temporary fishing camps where they reside. In addition to their fishing skills, the Bozo are also known for their colorful puppets. These fish sculptures are used during harvest and fishing celebrations.

It never ceases to amaze how Shona sculptors are able to create seemingly fluid forms from a single piece of stone. ••••...
09/06/2023

It never ceases to amaze how Shona sculptors are able to create seemingly fluid forms from a single piece of stone.
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Do you want to add a rustic twist to your style? Elevate your space with tour Dancing Shields from Cameroon. On sale now...
08/31/2023

Do you want to add a rustic twist to your style?

Elevate your space with tour Dancing Shields from Cameroon. On sale now for $400.


Show your love for Africa's nature with our African Wildlife Necklace from South Africa! Let this necklace be a unique c...
08/30/2023

Show your love for Africa's nature with our African Wildlife Necklace from South Africa!

Let this necklace be a unique conversation starter and a symbol of your connection to the heart of South Africa. For just $25, embrace the elegance of wildlife fashion and carry a piece of Africa with you wherever you go.



Both round and long shields are back in stock.•••••
08/28/2023

Both round and long shields are back in stock.
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Originating from Northern Ethiopia, this vintage Painted Panel hails from a church pew bench, embodying an important par...
08/27/2023

Originating from Northern Ethiopia, this vintage Painted Panel hails from a church pew bench, embodying an important part of the region's religious history. The panel is distinguished by its depiction of Khat leaves, a plant deeply ingrained in Ethiopian culture for its stimulant properties, akin to robust coffee.
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A face with many stories.
08/26/2023

A face with many stories.

Address

88 Leonard Street
New York, NY
10013

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 6pm
Thursday 10:30am - 6pm
Friday 10:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10:30am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12128383650

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