    "Na Mea Makamae". Nice selection of Hawaiian Artifacts from this gallery in Kona HI  "James Stephenson African Art" with a noteworthy Kongo or Yombe Figure  "James Stephenson African Art" He is one of the few dealers who consistently sells well in San Francisco based on quality and price.  "James Stephenson African Art"  "Joshua Dimondstein" Nice group of shields with a striking Maasai example in the center.  "Thomas Murray" Selection of Philippine pieces including an old Bulul seated figure.  "Thomas Murray"  Thomas Murray's booth. Tom is in the center. To his right is John Morris the current show promoter. John is also known for announcing the bands at the landmark Woodstock Music Festival in 1969.  Johathan Fogel- Tribal Art Magazine  SPECIAL PHOTO EXHIBIT: Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher bring their stunning photography exhibition to the 2019 Tribal show. Select pieces are highlights from a popular exhibition recently at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California. Covering the past 15 years of Beckwith and Fisher’s work in 48 African countries, African Twilight: Vanishing Rituals & Ceremonies is a celebration of Africa’s artistry, boundless creativity, and cultural diversity. Photographers Beckwith and Fisher will give several talks at the fair and sign copies of their just-released book, also called African Twilight. Their photographs, video installation and presentations are not to be missed, and many are on offer. Beckwith and Fisher will attend the exhibit and give three talks, followed by a book signing. Talks are Friday, February 8th, Saturday the 9th,and Sunday the 10th, all at 12 p.m. Admission is free to fairgoers. A unique collection of signed African Twilight photographs and traditional African jewelry will be available as well.  African Twilight: Vanishing Rituals & Ceremonies  African Twilight: Vanishing Rituals & Ceremonies  Dave DeRoche  "Dave DeRoche" In the center is an intriguing Chinese Scholar's Stone.  "Dave DeRoche" A rare style Bamana Ciwara Headdress of a stylized antelope.  "Dave DeRoche" Dave is showing a piece while French dealer Laurent Dodier stands ready to negotiate a price.   Dancing Threads from New Mexico with an impressive Sumatran Ship Cloth above "Palepai"  Aboriginal Art Gallery  Aboriginal Art Gallery  Raccanello Tribal Art- London, Marcus always has old high quality material, mostly Oceanic & Aboriginal.  Raccanello Tribal Art- London  Mark Johnson Tribal Art   Mark Johnson Tribal Art  Mark Johnson Tribal Art   The Zentner Collection- Emeryville CA. Fine selection of Japanese and Asian Antiques.  The Zentner Collection- Emeryville CA  The Zentner Collection- Emeryville CA  Louis Nierijnck Tribal Art Nepal- Maastricht Netherlands  Louis Nierijnck Tribal Art Nepal- Maastricht Netherlands  Louis Nierijnck Tribal Art Nepal- Maastricht Netherlands  Louis Nierijnck Tribal Art Nepal. Attractive Naga Textile with applied Cowrie shells.  (Trotta-Bono, New York) A noteworthy pair of 19th Century Iroquois Masks.  (Trotta-Bono, New York) Always high quality and important Native American Art.  Trotta-Bono, New York  (Trotta-Bono, New York) James Trotta and Ana Bono talking to James Willis- Feb 2019  (Trotta-Bono Booth) 20 minutes before closing, I join Tad and Sandy Dale. Ted Trotta, insisted that Michael Auliso (center) should be photographed this time.  (Trotta-Bono, New York) Left to right: Sandy Dale, Ana Bono, Ted Trotta, Tad Dale  Michael Hamson, Oceanic Art  (Michael Hamson, Oceanic Art) Old New Guinea Middle Sepik Iatmul Mei Mask.  (Michael Hamson, Oceanic Art) A couple New Ireland pieces and a fine Sepik Headrest (far right) .  (Michael Hamson, Oceanic Art) New Guinea Papuan Gulf Bioma Figure. Nice negative space through the body.  Michael Hamson, Oceanic Art  (Michael Hamson, Oceanic Art) A Trobriand Island Massim Shield  (Galerie Dodier- Paris) Laurent Dodier. He is the only French dealer exhibiting at the fair now and only one of a handful of European dealers left. Twelve years ago this show was over SIXTY PERCENT European dealers and there were barriers to entry for American dealers! So much has profoundly changed since then.  (Galerie Dodier- Paris)  (Galerie Dodier- Paris)  (Galerie Dodier- Paris) Standing in the background is Laurent's Partner who is also named Laurent.  (Galerie Dodier- Paris) A selection of New Guinea Abelam and Asmat Art on the outside wall.  (Splendors of the World - Hawaii) Jerry Bock collects Polynesian Art and alwasys brings some great pieces for sale. Note Hawaiian wooden Dagger and Easter Island figure.  (Splendors of the World - Hawaii), Jerry Boch  (Splendors of the World - Hawaii), Jerry Boch  (Splendors of the World - Hawaii) Some great Fijian and Tongan war clubs.  A cocktail party one evening for "Young Tribal Art Collectors Group" hosted by Dave Deroche and Cole Harrell.  "Young Tribal Art Collectors Group", Cole Harrell with another organizer.  "Young Tribal Art Collectors Group" , Cole Harrell with Carolyn Yacco (sp) Left  "Young Tribal Art Collectors Group" Continued...  "Young Tribal Art Collectors Group" Continued... I was enthusiastic and delighted to learn of the event, espcially since there are so FEW new collectors for Tribal Artifacts.  Morgan Oakes Tribal- San Francisco  Morgan Oakes Tribal- San Francisco  Art For Eternity - Howard Nowes & Fernandez Leventhal Gallery, New York. Shared Booth  Art For Eternity - Howard Nowes & Fernandez Leventhal Gallery.  Art For Eternity - Howard Nowes & Fernandez Leventhal Gallery  Art For Eternity - Howard Nowes & Fernandez Leventhal Gallery  Art For Eternity - Howard Nowes & Fernandez Leventhal Gallery  Mark Eglinton Tribal Art  (Mark Eglinton Tribal Art) A Bena Lulua figure and a small Songye Fetish.  (Mark Eglinton Tribal Art) A lovely Luba/ Hemba figure  (Mark Eglinton Tribal Art- NY) Quite an impressive Luba Bowl Bearer Figure (far left)  (Mark Eglinton Tribal Art- New York)  (Mark Eglinton Tribal Art- New York)  (Mark Eglinton Tribal Art- New York)   Tribal Gathering London- Brian Reeves  Brian Reeves  Brian Reeves  Left to Right: Brian Reeves, Louis Nierijnck, and Taylor Dale.  (DS Fine Art) A Large Trobriand Island Massim Pig totem sculpture .  (DS Fine Art)  Tribalmania Gallery, Half Moon Bay- Michael Auliso  Michael Auliso  (Tribalmania Gallery) A New Guinea Lower Sepik River stone-carved ancestor figure.  (Tribalmania Gallery) A 19th C. Philippine Kalinga War Shield, (Right) PNG Papuan Gulf Elema Tapa Body Mask  Tribalmania Gallery  Tribalmania Gallery  Tribalmania Gallery  (Tribalmania Gallery) A Korwar masked dancer figure (center), Old Timor root mask next to it.  Wenhua Liu / China Travel & Art  Peter Boyd's Booth of African Art near the foyer entrance.  PM Boyd Primitive Art  Social Gathering. Facing camera left to right: Fred Bachlar Bonhams, Mark Blackburn collector/ dealer, Dave Deroche (standing)  As mentioned in a separate blog post, this was the San Francisco Tribal Art Shows BEST ever exhibits held in the foyer entrance. Selections from Mark and Carolyn Blackburn's collection "Fiji- Art and Life in the Pacific". A preview of pieces to be on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in the fall.  Fijian Tapa Cloth- "Fiji Art and Life in the Pacific"  Galen Lowe Art & Antiques- Seattle. A fine Japanese wooden pot hook far left.  Galen Lowe Art & Antiques- Seattle  Rainforest Baskets- Portland. I'm including photos of their booth to show how much the show has changed.  Rainforest Baskets- Portland. Selection of fiber bird masks.  Rainforest Baskets- Portland. The show promoters now also allow contemporary art pieces.   Rainforest Baskets- Portland  Amyas Naegele Fine Art- New York  Amyas Naegele Fine Art- New York  Amyas Naegele Fine Art- New York  Amyas Naegele Fine Art- New York  Amyas Naegele Fine Art- New York  Erik Farrow. Selection of Oceanic and African Weapons.  Joshua Dimondstein  Diamondstein Tribal Arts  Chris Boylan Oceanic Art- Sydney  Chris Boylan Oceanic Art- Sydney. Poor photo taken through showcase glass of a curious New Guinea female figure with bird on head.  Casey Waller- Caravanseri Ltd. Fine Asian and Middle Eastern Textiles.  Vicki Shiba Asian & Tribal Art- Mill Valley  Vicki Shiba, together with Steven Alpert between a Madagascar Sakalava Ancestor couple. I don't recognize the collector in the background however.  Steven Alpert and Al Farrow (right) THE END
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