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- Collection: Dominican American Midwest Association
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L'Ange de Justice
L’Ange de Justice is a sculpture by Lionel St. Elois composed of aluminum and other recycled materials. Originally from Port-au-prince, St.Elois is…
Robalagallina
Doll made with vegetal fiber. It represents a character of the Dominican carnival known as "steal the chicken." A men usually dresses as this character, and goes to markets and comercial establishments asking money for his "chickens", which is a…
Macuto
Piece made with vegetal fiber. Created by Taíno women to pick up vegetables.
Calife
This piece is made of vegetal fiber. It represents a character of the Dominican carnival.
Vase
Mud vase.
Hybrid
Carved wood piece. Representation of the mix of races in the Dominican Republic.
White Herons
Carved wood piece. Many varieties of herons can be found in the Dominican Republic.
Rooster
Carved wood piece. The use of vibrant colors is a characteristic of the Dominican Art.
Dolphin
Piece made with guayacan wood.
Parrots
Carved wood pieces painted with vibrant colors. Parrots are endemic species of the Hispaniola island.
Carnival Masks
Piece made with paper mache. These are the types of masks used in the Dominican carnival