Bahama Art & Handicraft

Nassau


If you're interested in picking up traditional Bahamian handicrafts from around the islands, this shop makes it easy. The paintings, jewelry, driftwood sculptures, handmade baskets and other pieces are the work of many different producers from across the archipelago.


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1. Doongalik Studios

0.53 MILES

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3. Fort Montagu

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4. Versailles Gardens

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5. Cabbage Beach

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