Phelps, S.: Art and Artefacts of the Pacific, Africa and the Americas, The James Hooper Collection, London, 1976

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MORNING SESSION AT 10.30 A.M. (Lots 1-171) The son of a Cypriot/English mother and a Dutch/Portuguese father, Herbert Juan da Silva was born on 6 July 1923 in Kingston, Jamaica. A year later the family moved to Holland. Inspired by the exotic atmosphere that surrounded him during his childhood, Bert da Silva developed an interest not only in the art of foreign cultures but also in their history, religion and especially their music. He started collecting ethnographic objects and records at an early age with the intention of introducing these foreign cultures to as wide an audience as possible. It may be hard to believe, living in our multi-cultural society today, but half a century ago this was not an easy goal. He founded a record company specialising in world music and during the following years invited dance groups from across the world to perform in Dutch theatres. His first production introduced the flamenco puro to the Dutch public. The concept of exotic music and dance was new and refreshing and soon Da Silva was able to introduce his innovative ideas to other European countries. The Fiesta Gitana became a great success and an annual event he organised until his death in 1988. Over the years he brought to European theatres numerous productions from India, Indonesia, Ghana, Guatemala, Japan and the Philippines. His work took him to all corners of the world where he was always on the lookout for the opportunity to acquire fine and interesting artefacts. Even though his work took up most of his time, he always remained faithful to his childhood passion. In The Hague, his hometown, he kept an impressive collection, part of which is now being offered for sale here The Following lots of books are sold not subject to return

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Phelps, S.: Art and Artefacts of the Pacific, Africa and the Americas, The James Hooper Collection, London, 1976

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