The Seaman Collection of New Guinea art is unique in that it has survived intact and in the same family since it was collected in New Guinea by Bruce Seaman between 1967 and 1973. Over an intensive six year period Bruce Seaman made multiple field trips to the Papuan Gulf and Sepik River regions of New Guinea. With the help of legendary crocodile hunter George Craig and equally famous patrol officer and art dealer Wayne Heathcote Bruce was able to travel and collect art in some of the remotest parts of New Guinea. Dr Michael Martin will share details of the Seaman Collection and its history from his recent book on the collection which was launched at Parcours des Mondes in September 2023.
