31st San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show Opens 2/9

The world class San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show is the most important show of its kind, and is considered the top tribal art event in North America. The 2017 show will feature a special exhibit on Indonesian textiles with Gamelan music and Indonesian foods for the opening night Gala benefiting the de Young Museum. One of the first art fairs to focus on the highest quality tribal arts, the show has been instrumental in elevating the appreciation of ethnographic arts in the United States. The 2017 show will present materials from indigenous cultures worldwide including Asia, Africa, American Indian, the Pacific Islands, and South America. www.objectsofartshows.com

In honor of the 2017 show's featured country of Indonesia and support from the Indonesian government, a special exhibition, Indonesian Textile Treasures: A Living Legacy will highlight more than 100 unique examples of Indonesia's diverse textile arts traditions, including never-before-seen pieces from the Jakarta Textile Museum and the Curtis and Margaret Keith Clemson Collection.

Artful Weavings is presented by Peter Pap, one of the country's foremost experts and dealers in antique rugs and tribal weavings. Pap's eye for timelessly beautiful material has delighted decorators and collectors alike. Showgoers will be treated to his offering of distinctive and rare Antique Nomadic and Village Rugs carefully chosen from noted private collections and all fresh to the market. Close to 100 pieces from the prestigious John Corwin Collection, known as one of the most representative collection of South Persian Afshar tribal pieces, will include rugs, saddlebags and animal trappings many of which have been featured in national publications. Village and Nomadic rugs from the noted collector Dr. William T. Price and others will also be on offer.

Spirit Talkers will feature new work from James Havard. Known for Abstract Illusionism, Havard's work is in permanent and prestigious collections around the world. In this exhibit, he will offer new figural paintings inspired tribal work that focuses on what is unseen. Spirit Talkers presents an exceptional opportunity to view and own a piece of contemporary history.

San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show ticket prices are $15 GA, $25 for 3-day pass, $150 gala opening - to purchase visit www.objectsofartshows.com

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