Back From Tomboctou Gallery & Imports

Back From Tomboctou Gallery & Imports Your window to the world for 40 years. Folk art and collectibles from around the globe. Importers from Mexico. Day of the Dead central.

Our store is also a cultural gathering space with special events taking place throughout the year and crafts workshops where we share with you the techniques we have learned so you can make your own folk art and get in touch with ancient traditions.BACK FROM TOMBOCTOU GALLERY & IMPORTS·SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019·
Since 1983 Back from Tomboctou has brought to you authentic Folk Art. We represent trad

itional artisans from Mexico and Central America. In some cases we have worked with three generations of the same families.We take pride in explaining and keeping artisan traditions alive in a changing world. For many years we have been instrumental in the increased popularity of the traditions of Day of the Dead in the US. We believe that the products used in this celebration should be made in Mexico. A visit to our store will give you a glimpse of the richness of multiple traditions worldwide. We carry many colorful ornaments in wood, ceramic, straw and glass. La Palma and Ilobasco (El Salvador), and a variety of crosses, nativities, ornaments , carvings, Jewelry and ceramics,Coco masks as well as traditional wood masks. Vintage folk art and ceramics. Authentic Huipils and textiles and much more.

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11/29/2025

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See you soon. Open Saturday and Sunday

Address

3564 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA
92116

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 6pm
Thursday 10:30am - 6pm
Friday 10:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10:30am - 6pm

Telephone

(619) 282-8708

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