Mahmoud is a lovely Senegalese gentleman running BAOL down in Columbia City on the Rainier Ave S commercial strip, and he's the man to see for all things African. Need a new dashiki in a colorful snappy print? Got em - lots of em. Need a north, west, or southern African ceremonial carved wood mask to give as a gift to your friend with the eclectically decorated home? Check. How about the full catalog of Yssou N'Dour CD's and concert videos? Yep. All manner of African-styled jewelry, even locally-produced unique items sourced from the owner's family and friends back in Senegal. Incense, soaps, and other scents and oils all from the great continent...
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