Hidden African art collection to go on display, and on sale
Athens resident Paul Deaton is looking forward to showing off his find of West African art that he hopes to sell most of Oct. 11-20 while on display at Barrel 118 in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Artwork available ranges from masks to sculptures, paintings, and even textiles. IAN TOCHER/Staff
When Athens resident Paul Deaton placed a bid on a climate-controlled storage unit nearly two years ago, he expected to find a few interesting items and hoped for some paintings or collectibles.
What he uncovered instead was a carefully preserved trove of West African art that had been sealed away for nearly 25 years.
“I could tell right away it was something special,” Deaton said. “The boxes …
