Markets
Accra Arts Centre (Centre for National Culture – NCAC)
Craft & Artisan Market | Hours: Daily 8am–6pm | Sells: Kente, masks, drums, beadwork, bronze, batik, leather, jewellery | Price range: Budget to premium
Description
The largest and most important craft market in West Africa, a permanent open-air emporium of Ghanaian artisanship. Kente cloth, carved masks, drums, beadwork, Adinkra symbols, bronze sculptures, leather bags, batik, and locally made jewellery. Prices are negotiable — bargaining is expected and respected.
Experience Location & Route
📍 Address
Accra Arts Centre, John Evans Atta Mills High St, Accra, Ghana
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