Art and the paintings of Haiti are a way of life. You wil find it everywhere, on the sidewalks, on the walls an in every building and house. Haiti handicrafts and native art are
considered the best in the caribbean.
Handicraft such as the woven straw shoulder bags and the tooled leather scabbards ot the peasant machete have great beauty.
The rada, a voodoo drum is a handicraft that has great appeal to art collectors. Haiti is widely known for its wood carvings. Unfortunately Haiti's poverty forced artists to produce
art using cheaper materials such as paper mache and steel drums, which are flattened and turned into cut-out-wall hangings or sculpture.
If you need assistance choosing paintings, you best bet it to go to a reputable art gallery. In Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haitian, Jacmel you will find art merchants who have selected the
best art for sale.
If you are an adventurous art collector, then you may want to go to the streets where many gifted amateur artists showcase their paintings. The best place to go to purchase paintings
on the streets is the Centre d'Art.
Negociating with street vendors and artists can be an animated experience, offering insights into the nation's personality.
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