Anmatyerre Tchokwe Tiwi Baule Yirrkala Collectors of fine tribal art share a common appreciation of the cultural roots from which each object emerges. It is the combination of tribal authenticity and aesthetic appeal that transforms an artifact into a work of art. As a result, while there are hundreds of thousands of tribal artifacts, few pieces qualify as fine art. You will find them in museums, i n private collections, and in a few galleries that act as facilitators between the sources and the public attracted to them. Art of the First Person is privileged to play that role in Southwest Florida and, now, on the world wide web.
Every piece has a story to tell.
Sometimes the story is well known and well-documented. Sometimes it requires research, supposition, or a touch of faith.