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person significantly more money. However, they clearly pointed out that this duplication work should
not be confused with creativity and that there was a serious need to support artists. 117
Chart 10: Mozambique: exports of Art Crafts
(in thousand of US$)
(in thousands of US)
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40
30
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10
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Mozambique exports from Art Crafts
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Source: UNCTAD global database on the creative economy
Art Crafts
A positive initiative is the organization of the National Art Crafts Fair by CEDARTE. In 2009, the
third edition of the fair took place from 3–8 September in Maputo, bringing together more than 30
exhibitors showcasing more than 300 product lines of 100 per cent handmade quality items. According
to the organizers, the event was successful and recorded sales amounting to over 720,000 meticais.
Mozambique has a vast range of natural resources suitable for the craft production of handcrafts, along
with a large pool of talented artisans and strong cultural traditions throughout the country. 118
Nairucu Arts is one active association established for the preservation and development of Makonde
Art. The Makonde Art is typical of the North of Mozambique and it consists mainly of wood carvings
made in ebony, sandal wood or light wood.
117 Stakeholders’ meeting, Maputo, 2 September 2008.
118 For further information, please visit www.cedarte.org.mz