His curiosity and brilliant eye resulted in an extraordinary range of collections in fields as diverse as minerals, shells, natural history specimens and tribal art.

His main outside interests were natural history, ancient history and archaeology, anthropology, tribal art, mythology and art history.

Freed from the expectations of tribal art, he became an influence for generations after him through his both work and through teaching.

This concentration of works and experts constitutes an open-doors fair where visitors can browse through the streets of a whole historic neighbourhood, turned tribal art showcase.

He was also engaged in a tribal art war.