Atelier de Bronze Bonkoungou et Frère specializes in the traditional technique of lost wax bronze casting. The workshop leader, Issouf Bonkoungou learned the ancient technique from his father and from a retired master artisan by the name of Sissao Hamidou whom Ten Thousand Villages began purchasing from in 1996. Mr. Hamidou was instrumental in the formation of the first artisan enterprise for bronze casting in the area, Antelier de Formation et de Promotion des Artisans in 2013 with aid from MCC Burkina Faso, a relief, development and peace agency of the North American Mennonite and Brethren in Christ. He continued training artisans in the craft and selling lost wax statues to Ten Thousand Villages until his retirement in 2021 when he passed the secure buying relationship on to Mr. Bonkoungou and Atelier de Bronze Bonkoungou. Ten Thousand Villages is the only advanced payment, bulk order buyer for Mr. Bonkoungou’s family and dozen other craftspeople working with him—fair trade has made a living wage possible in this marginalized area for more than two decades.
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Lost Wax Joy Statue
SKU: 1802010
Bring a millennia-old crafting technique into your home with the Lost Wax Joy Statue. This statue of a dancer in an arched arabesque, wearing blue ...
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Lost Wax Freedom Statue
SKU: 1802000
Bring a millennia-old crafting technique into your home with the Lost Wax Freedom Statue. This statue of a dancer in an arabesque, wearing blue col...
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Strolling Along Statue
SKU: 1801030
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoBring a millennia-old crafting technique into your home with the Strolling Along Statue. This intrepid caregiver and her charges were created by sk...
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Learning Together Statue
SKU: 1801020
Artisan made home goods like the Learning Together Statue add culture and craftsmanship to any household. A one-of-a-kind gift for a mother, teache...
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Storyteller Statue
SKU: 1801010
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoA gift your favorite bookworm will never forget! The bronze Storyteller Statue is handcrafted using the ancient lost wax method of casting bronze. ...
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Bicycle Built for Two Statue
SKU: 1800240
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoStatue couple/bike lost wax 10L blk/teal
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Reach for the Stars Statue
SKU: 1801950
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoWomen reaching f/star bronze 19H
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Lost Wax Family Candleholder
SKU: 1800160
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoCndlhldr fam/4 bronze 7H blk/grn
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Away We Go Statue
SKU: 1801000
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoThe bronze Away We Go Statue is handcrafted using the ancient lost wax method of casting bronze. Originating in the Middle East, lost wax is one of...
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Joie De Vivre Lost Wax Statue
SKU: 1800560
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoLife is better when it's filled with dancing! This statue is handcrafted using the ancient lost wax method of casting bronze. Originating in the ...
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So Big Batik Growth Chart
SKU: 1800260
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoThey grow up so fast! Make sure youære keeping track with the So Big Batik Growth Chart. The colors and textures of this wall-hanging are ac...
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Arabesque Lost Wax Statue
SKU: 1800550
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoCelebrate life with the one-of-a-kind Arabesque Lost Wax Statue. This statue is handcrafted using the ancient lost wax method of casting bronze....
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Ballerina Lost Wax Statue
SKU: 1800250
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoLet this graceful dancer pirouette into your home. The bronze Ballerina Lost Wax Statue is handcrafted using the ancient lost wax method of casting...
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Heart Thumb Piano
SKU: 1800180
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoWhat makes a better gift than the (piano) key to your heart? The music of the Heart Thumb Piano will bring your loved one joy, and knowing that it ...
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Lost Wax Yoga Statue
SKU: 1800130
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoOne beautiful ancient practice reflects another. A dark bronze statute with green patina accents depicts a female in lotus pose with arms outstret...
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Spark Plug Keyboard Player
SKU: 1800110
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoInnovation and resourcefulness are demonstrated in the creation of this spark plug statue from Burkina Faso, the ideal gift for someone who loves m...
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Recycled Can Chick Ornament
SKU: 1800170
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoA little birdy told us you wanted something for your tree! The Recycled Can Chick Ornament gives a second life to metal cans and wire and support...
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African Dance Wall Hanging
SKU: 1800100
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoTwo women celebrate the carefree joy of music and movement on this decorative mudcloth wall hanging. Once used to create a hunter's camouflage, the...
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Pedal Metal Bike Ornament
SKU: 1801800
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoA great gift for the cycling enthusiast and environmentalist- bicycle ornament is handcrafted by artisans in Burkina Faso using recycled metal. Thi...
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Share the Gift Statue
SKU: 1801070
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoThis statuette is handcrafted using the ancient lost wax method of casting bronze. Originating in the Middle East in the ninth century, lost wax is...
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Savannah Dancer Wall Hanging
SKU: 1801690
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoAfrican beauties dance in celebration in this wall hanging from Burkina Faso. The colors and textures of this wall-hanging are achieved through th...
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Grassland Dancer Wall Hanging
SKU: 1801700
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoAfrican beauties dance in celebration in this wall hanging from Burkina Faso. The colors and textures of this wall-hanging are achieved through th...
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Desert Dancer Wall Hanging
SKU: 1801680
Handcrafted in Burkina FasoAfrican beauties dance in celebration in this wall hanging from Burkina Faso. The colors and textures of this wall-hanging are achieved through th...
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