A few minutes north of the Village Museum, behind a low concrete wall on Sam Nujoma Road, several hundred carvers and painters work outdoors under thatched roofs. The dominant trade is Makonde — dense ebony figures of family groups, abstract spirits, and the rough-grained "shetani" devil masks that the Makonde turned into a recognisable export — but you also find Tinga Tinga oils in primary colours, beaded jewellery, and Maasai blanket cloth.
Stop at the first stall, then walk on. Prices halve as you move deeper into the market and quality climbs. Bargain politely, in shillings if you can; expect to pay roughly half of the opening price and to spend a few minutes drinking soda water before you settle. Allow at least an hour, more if you want one of the larger ebony pieces shipped.