As first time attendees to one of the more highly regarded shows for Tribal art; we looked forward to the San Francisco tribal art & textiles fair with great anticipation.

The setting couldn’t have been more perfect; an historical warehouse building on the old wharf at Fort Mason; within the picturesque city of San Francisco.

As both voyeurs and buyers we were certainly not disappointed. Great quality to exceptional pieces were in abundance throughout and although perhaps the “best of the best” may have been put away in wait of a better economic climate, a professional exhibition was put on by all.

As far as sales went; a fleshed out report can be found on Mike Alusio’s Tribalmania website that makes a fine effort to review the show annually and which after reading; first inspired us to take the trip to the antipodes.

Following is a photographic tour of the show, the Jolika collection at the DeYoung Museum and of Michael Hamson’s exhibition. (unfortunately however, there was not enough time to shoot images of every character/dealer and their booth.)