Terms of service

Effective Date: Jul 21, 2026

Welcome to Alobalo Arts. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our services, including the purchase of authentic African tribal art. By engaging with Alobalo Arts, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Our Legacy and Authenticity

Alobalo Arts is a family venture with over 30 years of experience dedicated to the research, curation, and sale of original African tribal art. Our collection features high-quality pieces from over 200 ethnic groups across the African continent.

  • Authentication Cornerstone: Every piece in our collection is meticulously researched to ensure it is an original and authentic representation of cultural heritage.

  • Subject-Matter Expertise: Acquisitions are backed by decades of subject-matter expertise rooted in extensive travels across West and Central Africa.

2. Shipping and Handling

We provide worldwide shipping for our curated pieces directly from our base in Burkina Faso.


Shipping Feature

Standard Terms

Carrier

SONAPOST International Standard Service

Delivery Timeframe

15 to 20 days to the USA, Europe, and Asia

Packaging

Secure, professional packaging to ensure pristine arrival

Origin

Burkina Faso


Users are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, or import fees applicable in their respective countries.

3. Exclusive Gift Services

To honor the uniqueness of your purchase, Alobalo Arts offers specialized gift services:

  • Complimentary Gift Messaging: We provide a personalized, hand-written message to accompany your gift.

  • Artisanal Gift-Wrap: For eligible items, we offer high-quality, culturally-inspired gift-wrapping using natural materials that reflect African heritage.

4. Returns and Satisfactions

Your confidence is our priority. We want you to buy with absolute confidence.

  • Policy: Returns are handled in accordance with standard professional policies for authentic collectibles.

  • Initiation: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us at danayida@africalabel.com to initiate the return process.

5. Intellectual Property

All content provided by Alobalo Arts, including but not limited to product descriptions, cultural histories, research findings, and imagery, is the intellectual property of Alobalo Arts and its family venture. These materials are protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without express written permission.

6. Limitation of Liability

Alobalo Arts provides ethnographic and cultural descriptions based on extensive research and expertise. However, we are not liable for:


  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use our products.

  • Delays in shipping caused by international postal carriers or customs processing.

  • Variations in "aged patina" or "signs of tribal use," which are inherent characteristics of authentic vintage collectibles.

7. Governing Law

These Terms and any separate agreements shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Burkina Faso, where our operations are based and from which all items are shipped.

8. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms or our curation process, please contact our team:

Alobalo Arts
Email: alobalotribal@gmail.com
Location: Ouagadougou