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On 14 August 1791, slaves of Saint-Domingue gathered for a vodou ceremony at Bois Caiman. The leader Boukman stands larger than life on the far right and presides over the sacrifice of a black Creole pig to Erzulie Dantor, the mother spirit of…

Ceramic sculpture of a women’s head.

Catherine Flon--Goddaughter Jean Jacques Dessalines sewed first Haitian Flag May, 1803

Carved Leaf Dish

oil on Masonite

This painting depicts a Haitian Carnival celebration with groups of maskers, including children, parading through the streets. It's painted in the Cap-Haitien style.

A colorful painting with a guitar, arms, a drum, and a blue ball of yarn.

Framed Sketch drawing of Carlos Bossard, b/w

Candle with red and green beads and sequins