So today I’m going to start sharing pieces of my African tribal art collection

I really don’t know where to begin, so I will just take a stab with this horse rider figure from the Bamana tribe of Mali. All of the items I’ll be sharing are antiques, which is what my personal collection is made up of. I don’t always know a lot about my pieces and why they exist. The general rule of thumb is that these items were made for tribal use by diviners and representative of revered ancestors. This figure is quite valuable due to its quality and rarity.

While pieces from my personal collection tend to be outside of most folks’ budget, I do have thousands of objects that are in the $30 to $300 range, and if you’re interested, visit the warehouse/show room in Barton/Eagle Creek.

www.discoverafricanart.com

Have I mentioned that I’m the proud owner

Of the largest African tribal art collection in the United States? I call it Discover African Art We have thousands of masks, statues, bronzes, textiles, furniture pieces – you name it.

DAA is more about selling the decorative and fun pieces rather than the snobby collector pieces, which I also have many of. I am happy to discuss this dynamic if you’re curious. I’m also kinda proud of the fact that I have donated a large number of pieces to Central City Concern. Folks who visit their offices will see great examples (pics below). I feel strongly that it makes a difference in the community, particularly for the African-Americans they serve. Hardly anybody has seen this kind of material before.

But just because it’s African doesn’t mean a non-African can’t appreciate it. I was drawn to it originally back in 2015 when I discovered eBay. I didn’t even think about skin color or culture. I just liked the art—and still do.

Take a look here www.discoverafricanart.com

Want to check it out in person? We’re located out in Eagle Creek, Oregon – call to schedule an appointment (503) 637-3968. I promise you’ll be amazed.

Well, here’s a good thing

This is a group of folks (who have lots of political differences, I’m guessing) who got together today for a cause: Central City Concern and specifically, Flip The Script. We did a promo about things we can all agree on. We want to make a better Portland and by extension, a better world. That’s all.

I’ll let you know when CCC’s “Compassion In Action” event is ready to go. It’s really about just doing the right thing to make a better community. Deal with addiction, homelessness, mental illness…it matters to all of us even if it ain’t sexy. Just needs to be done and takes $$ to do it. Coming next month.

https://centralcityconcern.org/

https://centralcityconcern.org/blog/flip-the-script-impact-the-future/

https://www.trackerstudios.com/