MARCHÉ D'ARTISANAT

A few stalls on the street near the traffic circle sell antiques and old objects, as well as traditional gorilla statuettes in lava stone and other local specialties. With the exception of items specific to the East, it's best to buy in Kinshasa if you're looking for similar items, as prices here are generally higher. But, as in all the world's craft markets, it's not impossible to come across a real treasure. But the odds are relatively low. So let's hear it...