Here are some noteworthy tribal art events from around the world. If you’re considering which ones to attend or explore, you might find their online catalogues useful if you can’t be there in person:

Senufo Mask Kpeliye from Ivory Coast from Gallery Priera

BRUNEAF – Brussels Non European Art Fair:

• Description: BRUNEAF is a prestigious event that has become one of the leading art fairs displaying non-European art. It features countless African, Indonesian, Asian, Pre-Columbian, and Australian Aboriginal sculptures, masks, jewelry, coins, and other ritual or domestic treasures.
• Location: Held in the cultural area of Sablon in Brussels, Belgium.
• Editions: Two events per year: a winter edition in January and the main June edition.
• Contemporary Focus: BRUNEAF now also showcases contemporary art with a strong emphasis on the current African scene.

Tribal Art London:

• Description: The only Tribal Art Fair of its kind in the UK, Tribal Art London showcases a select group of exhibitors displaying tribal art from around the world. Each piece is chosen for its quality and authenticity.
• Location: London, United Kingdom.

Parcours des Mondes:

Description: Recognized as the world’s most important tribal art fair, Parcours des Mondes brings together sixty galleries specializing in the arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.

Location: Various venues in Paris, France.

Tribal Art Fair Amsterdam (TAF Amsterdam):

Description: Over 2000 exclusive objects from Oceania, Africa, Indonesia, China, Japan, Tibet, and Laos are showcased at TAF Amsterdam. The exhibition includes jewelry, sculptures, textiles, masks, implements, and furniture.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Tribal Art Fair Sydney:

Description: Private collectors and traders exhibit Native and Indigenous Art, including masks, shields, tools, carvings, jewelry, textiles, and basketry. The fair features collectible artifacts and decorator pieces from Africa, Papua New Guinea, Asia, New Zealand, Oceania, and the Pacific, Australia, and the Americas.

Location: Sydney, Australia.

Objects of Art:

• Description: This unique show focuses on the arts of AOA, an acronym used by major museums, auction houses, and galleries. AOA stands for Africa (usually sub-Saharan), Oceania, and the Americas. Oceania typically includes Australia, Melanesia, New Zealand, and Polynesia.
• Scope: The exhibition features a diverse range of art forms from these regions, including sculptures, masks, textiles, and other artifacts.

New York Tribal Art Week:

• Description: Formed in 2009, New York Tribal Art Week aims to bring together individuals who share a common interest in non-Western art. The goal is to inspire greater public knowledge of the cultural importance and artistic significance of tribal art. Collectors, aficionados, and anyone curious about this fascinating art form are invited to participate.
• Location: New York City, USA.

Madison Ancient & Tribal Art (MATA):

• Description: MATA is an alliance of international dealers specializing in the art of traditional cultures. The focus is on figurative and abstract sculptures. MATA offers an eclectic range of antique fine art and artifacts from the rich tribal cultures of Africa, Oceania, Indonesia, Asia, and the Ancient Americas.