Step inside Paul Hamilton's breathtaking collection of African art

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One of the country’s most extraordinary private art collections is hidden in plain sight.
Nearly every square inch of Paul Hamilton’s home in Denver’s Whittier neighborhood is occupied by a piece of African art. Hamilton, 80, has carved out just enough space to walk around his home. When he eats a meal, he has to free up some space on his table.
The bathroom is the only room in Hamilton’s house without something from his collection.
With more than 1,200 pieces, Hamilton owns one of the largest private collections of African art in the entire country.
“As a teacher, you don’t make a lot of money,” explained Hamilton, a retired teacher who spent 40 plus years working for Denver Public Schools and Jefferson County Public Schools. “But I’m not one who spends money on cars and clothes and that type of thing. My money went that way. My house has been my bank.”
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[@robertspies4695]

I am a sculptor and lover of African art. I thought that my house was chuck full of sculpture until I saw this. I respect the Paul's passion and love his collection..

[@barrypayton2832]

The Red Pill. Understood. The Craftsmanship is impeccable. The many creative designs are mind blowing. This is imagery of Spiritual, aesthetic and functional art on a higher level. The Baga carvings set for their ceremonies should be honored. Praises and Respect to our gifted and talented ancestors.

[@b4real2me]

Ooh my goodness, I would love to go shopping in this house!!! 🪵

[@brandon7482]

What a collection! I have about 20 African pieces and my wife nags about that.

[@SabiArtStory777]

Wow, what a huge exhibition, I really like African art, especially from Ethiopia & Kenya.
But living in it... I would feel watched ... 👁👁😊
As a kindergarten teacher, I can understand well not investing the "riches" that you get in gold & diamonds, but in your passion. Well done! 🌻✌🏻😎

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Excellent video. Very interesting and worthwhile video.

[@AnitaJBias]

I love African art!

[@Omonike88]

Beautiful. I love African art.

[@tomnguyen1045]

mad respect for this collector, unfortunately all of the visible pieces in this video are 100% fake,

[@yohannesyod]

This guy's amazing. Beautiful mind

[@Chilelisten_123]

I would be willing to learn about each piece and take care of them Ase

[@carolyntempleton3253]

Worthwhile contribution to a world that greatly needs it.

[@franksliwa362]

What a amazing collection!! You are spot on that everyone should see this beautiful collection!!

[@michaelspano4067]

wow! i could spend hours in there.

[@allen5455]

The "best" scientists?

[@justelementt1538]

a museum based of your collection must be such a moment of pride!

[@firouz256]

What a wonderful collection.
He must be a very strong character to be able to live with that many stories, energies and spirits in his home.
I totally envy him for his collection. Even two or three pieces would make me happy.
And he has so many.

[@xxxjuanitobarreto7165]

Thank you Paul for this video. I'm very impressed by your collection. best souvenir from a french collector

[@billcarson8246]

Nice 😊😊😊

[@jlnapoleon]

Thank you

[@manamedia]

So beautiful. x from New Zealand

[@RonaldLJones-xd3tt]

I watch this video at least twice a month

[@MarcoPrinsloo-fg1cm]

Afrikanerhart

[@neynumesen5462]

Can anybody help me to get his contacts. I wanna talk to him about important issues of Kemant in Ethiopia which seems to be Kemet! I feel he that missed this in his book !

[@samuraisoros5846]

Beginner level of art

[@wandajack2492]

No unk you do it yourself don't sell