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Collecting Tribal Art

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Adrian Campillo

May 242 min read

The Revival of Ifugao Art: Exploring the Beauty of Bulul Sculptures

In the realm of indigenous art, the rich cultural heritage of the Ifugao people shines brightly through their traditional art forms....

adrianc@theahianicollection.com

May 13, 20232 min read

Chat GPT : Primitivism and Tribal Art

User: Tell me about primitivism and tribal art ChatGPT: Primitivism is an artistic and cultural movement that emerged in the late 19th...

Adrian Campillo

Mar 19, 20236 min read

The Ifugao Art Trade: A guide for new collectors

I once heard a foreign celebrity collector say that "A collector never reveals his sources". As a newbie back then, I found that...

Adrian Campillo

Sep 2, 20221 min read

WELCOME to The Ahi'ani Collection Blog: "Beyond the Canon"

Hello Indigenous Art collectors and enthusiasts! Welcome to my blog. My name is Adrian but somehow my nickname evolved to "Aids" for...

adrianc@theahianicollection.com

Aug 25, 20221 min read

Cleaning your Bulul the Gallery Deus way

It's no secret. Gallery Deus is at the forefront of the Antique market in the Philippines. They cover both Colonial and Ethnographic...

adrianc@theahianicollection.com

Aug 22, 20224 min read

5 Tips to avoid buying fake Bulul from a Runner

A short guide to avoid buying fake bulul from runners. A few tips for the newbie collector.

adrianc@theahianicollection.com

Sep 15, 20212 min read

My Bulul are "Replacements" ??? ...what now?!!

Has this ever happened to you? You've just acquired your first Bulul pair. You can't hide the rush of excitement racing through your...

adrianc@theahianicollection.com

Sep 12, 20215 min read

Ifugao: A well-spring of artifacts for the newbie collector

When I decided to begin to collect Indigenous art, there was so much uncertainty about what I was doing. I had no idea what I was getting...

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