Misgana African Art is a gallery focused on traditional African artworks and historical objects with functional, spiritual, and communal origins. We work with pieces that hold depth, age, and lived history, reflecting practices that continue within their cultures today.
Our aim is to present these works with clarity and context, connecting collectors and designers to objects rooted in intention and meaning. We prioritize accuracy, integrity, and respect for the communities from which these works emerge.
“Misgana,” meaning gratitude in Amharic, reflects our commitment to approaching African art with care, transparency, and purpose.
Seble Asfaw
ABout
Seble Asfaw is the founder and director of Misgana. Her connection to traditional African art began in childhood during trips to Ethiopia, where she visited villages with her mother and observed the everyday objects people lived with. The stools, benches, jewelry, and textiles she encountered across different regions shaped her eye early on and formed the foundation of her interest in historical African art.
Seble launched Misgana in 2019 as a platform focused on education, introducing people to traditional African objects and the cultures that continue to use them today. The platform gradually expanded into an advisory, where she supported collectors in sourcing historical African artworks and understanding their context.
Today, Misgana has evolved into a gallery dedicated to presenting traditional African art in a thoughtful and accessible way. Seble’s work centers on connecting collectors with historical pieces and offering guidance on sourcing, context, and integration into contemporary spaces. Her goal is to create an environment where African art is understood, valued, and approached with respect.
