Rare Treasures of Fine Tribal Art from Around the World

A curated selection of art from The Justin Bibee Collection is on display at the Rochambeau Library in Providence, captivating the community from December 04 - 31, 2023. Throughout the library is art from around the world. This exclusive exhibition features a limited yet exquisite array of artifacts renowned for their exceptional beauty. Notably, among the showcased treasures is the grand A-Tshol headdress from Guinea, previously highlighted in the Warwick Beacon newspaper during its 2021 debut at the Warwick Library, and a rare, wonderfully painted six-foot-tall Satsuma vase, and one of Dr. Bibee’s most recent acquisitions. In a glass case in the middle of the library rests three Moroccan koummya, curved, double-edged daggers used by the Berber and Arabic peoples of Morocco. These daggers are a regional variation of the Arab jambiya dagger.

For art enthusiasts and curious minds alike, a visit to the Rochambeau Library promises an awe-inspiring experience, providing a glimpse into the world of rare and beautiful pieces curated by Dr. Bibee. The Justin Bibee Collection is a collection of fine tribal art, and one of the largest private art collections in Rhode Island. Take a moment to immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry woven by these extraordinary works of art.