Historically, New Yorkers have been among the foremost collectors of tribal art. New York politicians, artists, business leaders, professionals, fashion moguls and celebrities such as Helena Rubinstein, Nelson Rockefeller, Andy Warhol, John Friedy and Robert Mapplethorpe have solidified the international tribal art market. The goal of New York Tribal Art Week is to bring together those who share a common interest in the arts and to inspire a greater public knowledge of the cultural importance and artistic significance or non-western art forms. Participating galleries: Cassera Arts Premiers - 40 W 25th Street Gallery 16 - (212)873-1937 Mark Eglinton Tribal Art - 40 W 25th Street Gallery 226 - (646)675-7150 Nault Tribal Art - 40 W 25th Street Gallery 226 - (405)642-4414 Throckmorton Fine Art - 145 E 57th Street, 3rd Floor - (212)223-1059 Arte Primitivo, Howard S Rose Gallery, Inc. - 3 East 65th Street - (212)570-6999 Hemingway African Gallery - 1050 2nd Avenue at 55th Street, galleries 96 and 97 -(212)838-6350 Turner Gallery - 418 E 75th Street - (212)737-2650 Reynold C Kerr - By Appointment Only (212)737-7299 Tabwa Gallery - 66 Greenwich Av - (212)924-8444 Alan Steele - 87 E Houston Street - By appointment (212)966-3735