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WALL AND CEILING

Beaded textile artwork featuring a black animal with white face and multicolored beaded snake on turquoise and orange fabric

Antoine Oleyant (b. Plaisance du Sud, Haiti, 1955; d. 1992)
Drapo (banner) for Bosou, c. 1991–92
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Fabric, beads, sequins
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X93.5.2

Beaded artwork of a skeleton with a candle, cross, bottle, and rope on fabric in black, silver, and white

Clotaire Bazile (b. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1946; d. 2012)
Drapo (banner) for Bawon Kriminel, c. 1980s
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Synthetic fabric, glass beads, sequins
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X87.18

Beaded artwork of crowned Madonna and child on fabric with colorful geometric patterns

Yves Telemak (b. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1955)
Drapo (banner) for Èzili Dantò, 1996
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Cloth, paper, beads, sequins
MUSEUM PURCHASE, X96.20.1

ancient iron spearhead with two raised arms and hands, dark rusted metal

Unidentified artist
Cross-shaped ceremonial dagger, 20th century
Haiti
Iron, paint
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.2.16

Red fabric horse and rider sculpture with string and gold ribbon details

Pierrot Barra (b. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1942; d. 1999)
Chwal (horse) sculpture for Ogou Feray, c. 1994
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Satin fabric, plastic, pins, metallic ribbon, wire, metal, string, beads
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.76.11

Crucifix with gold figure on ivory cross mounted on black fabric-covered base with red and white trim

Unidentified artist
Pakèt kongo (ritual bundle), late 20th century
Haiti
Metal, fabric, ribbon, lace, plastic crucifix
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.60.42

wrapped fabric bundle tied with string, made of off-white cloth with slight dirt marks

Unidentified artist
Govi (ceramic urn), late 20th century
Haiti
Terracotta, fabric
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.60.48

bottle wrapped in beige fabric and red thread netting

Unidentified artist
Boutèy (libation bottle), late 20th century
Haiti
Glass, fabric, cotton thread, metal
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X89.308

painted wooden oval plaque featuring a black and red rooster with decorative border in blue, yellow, and white

Andre Pierre (b. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1916; d. 2005)
Kwi (calabash libation bowl) for Bawon Lakwa, c. 1960s
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Gourd, paint
GIFT OF MICAELA AND JACK MENDELSOHN, X2017.7.3

UPPER TIER

wooden maraca with colorful painted geometric patterns in yellow, green, red, and orange

Unidentified artist
Tchatcha (rattle), late 20th century
Haiti
Gourd, wood, paint
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.70.25

thick coiled rope made of natural fiber with wooden handle wrapped in braided fiber, beige and brown

Unidentified artist
Fwèt (whip), late 20th century
Haiti
Plant fiber rope, wood
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.73.1

Decorative three-legged sculpture with striped fabric and gold chain embellishments in black, red, and beige

Unidentified artist
Pakèt kongo (ritual bundle), late 20th century
Haiti
Metal, fabric, ribbon, metallic ribbon, pins, plastic
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.60.2

Decorated bottle covered in red fabric with black beads forming patterns and letters

Unidentified artist
Boutèy (libation bottle) for Bosou, late 20th century
Haiti
Glass, fabric, sequins, beads, cotton thread, metal
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X89.311A & B

decorative bottle covered in black and red sequins with blue sequin accents

Unidentified artist
Boutèy (libation bottle), late 20th century
Haiti
Glass, fabric, sequins, beads, cotton thread, metal
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.7.5A & B

Decorative bottle covered in multicolored beads with intricate patterns

Unidentified artist
Boutèy (libation bottle) late 20th century
Haiti
Glass, fabric, sequins, beads, cotton thread, metal
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.35.19A & B

crucifix with carved ivory cross and figure of Jesus, wrapped in black and brown fabric

Unidentified artist
Pakèt kongo (ritual bundle), late 20th century
Haiti
Plastic, cotton fabric, ribbon, pins, metal
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.16.1

Decorative teapot covered in gold and pink sequins with a curved spout and handle

Unidentified artist
Boutèy (libation bottle) for Bosou, late 20th century
Haiti
Glass, beads, sequins, cotton fabric and thread, metal
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.69.13A & B

decorative fabric pumpkin with three curved fabric stems wrapped in yellow satin ribbons and bows

Unidentified artist
Pakèt kongo (ritual bundle) for Bosou, late 20th century
Haiti
Animal horn, satin, satin ribbon, pins
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.69.14

small metal candle holder with a green base and a white cotton wick

Unidentified artist
Lamp, late 20th century
Haiti
Tin, cotton wick
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X89.312

MIDDLE TIER

Two decorative dolls with painted faces wearing sequined fabric costumes and an orange cloth headpiece

Pierrot Barra (b. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1942; d. 1999)
Altar sculpture for Èzili Dantò and Ti Jan Dantò, c. 1994
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Ceramic, fabric, ribbons, sequins, metal pins
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.76.15

Decorated bottle with fabric, sequins, and religious image, wrapped in gold thread on red background

Pierrot Barra (b. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1942; d. 1999)
Boutèy (libation bottle) for Èzili Dantò, c. 1994
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Glass, synthetic fabric, paper, sequins, faux pearls, thread, metallic cord, cork
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.76.19

Hand-painted wooden mask depicting a crowned woman in blue dress holding a knife, colorful details

Andre Pierre (b. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1916; d. 2005)
Kwi (calabash libation bowl) for Èzili Freda, c. 1960s
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Gourd, paint
GIFT OF MICAELA AND JACK MENDELSOHN, X2017.7.1

ceramic conch shell sculpture with blue and yellow glaze on gray background

Unidentified artist
Lambi (conch shell) for Agwe, late 20th century
Haiti
Shell, paint
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.69.19

White enamel metal cup with black rim and handle on gray surface

Unidentified artist
White enamel libation cup, late 20th century
Metal, paint
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.60.23

Framed religious painting of Jesus carrying wooden cross with cherubs on ornate base in muted colors

Unidentified artist
Chromolithograph of Jesus of Nazareth (Jesús Nazareno), early 21st century
Mexico
Paper, plastic
MUSEUM PURCHASE, TR2025.8.1

decorative gourd with colorful beads and small metal bell hanging on rope

Unidentified artist
Ason (ceremonial rattle), late 20th century
Haiti
Gourd, glass beads, string, snake vertebra, metal
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X93.42.9

Bottle covered with fabric and metal studs, featuring a religious image in red and beige tones

Unidentified artist
Boutèy (libation bottle) for Èzili Dantò, late 20th century
Haiti
Glass, fabric, paper, sequins, beads, thread, plastic
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.70.11

Decorative bottle wrapped in fabric and ribbons with a long brown feather attached

Unidentified artist
Pakèt kongo (ritual bundle), late 20th century
Haiti
Terracotta, cotton fabric, ribbon, peacock feather, glass
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.70.24

Decorative bottle with turquoise fabric, gold trim, black neck, and pink and orange feathers

Unidentified artist
Pakèt kongo (ritual bundle), late 20th century
Haiti
Fabric, ribbon, metallic ribbon, pins, feathers
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.60.37

LOWER TIER

Ceramic jar with lid featuring black painted cross, skull, eyes, and star symbols on white surface

Unidentified artist
Govi (ceramic urn), late 20th century
Haiti
Terracotta, paint
GIFT OF MARILYN HOULBERG, X2011.24.25A & B

decorative black doll in sequined fabric coffin with purple and silver bottle ornament

Unidentified artist
Altar sculpture, late 20th or early 21st century
Haiti
Mixed media assemblage
GIFT OF MARILYN HOULBERG, X2011.24.35

Decorative coffin-shaped box with fabric, gold trim, and a small ivory crucifix on red and blue material

Pierrot Barra (b. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1942; d. 1999)
Coffin altar sculpture, late 20th century
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Mixed media assemblage
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.76.18

terracotta jar with lid made of clay in reddish-brown color

Unidentified artist
Govi (ceramic urn), late 20th century
Haiti
Terracotta
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.60.32A & B

Decorative bottle covered in purple fabric with black sequins and white beads forming a cross pattern

Unidentified artist
Boutèy (libation bottle) for Bawon Samdi, late 20th century
Haiti
Glass, fabric, sequins, beads, synthetic pearls, synthetic thread, metal
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.7.10A & B

decorated black bottle with sequins and a religious image on the front

Unidentified artist
Boutèy (libation bottle) for Bawon Lakwa, late 20th century
Haiti
Glass, fabric, paper, plastic, sequins, beads, cotton thread, metal
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X87.1379A & B

LEFT FLOOR

red wooden mortar and pestle with white decorative patterns

Unidentified artist
Mòtye ak pilon (mortar and pestle), 20th century
Haiti
Wood, paint
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.69.21A & B

Tall carved wooden drum with painted red, blue, and white patterns and a natural skin drumhead

Fleurissant (n.d.)
Tanbou rada (Vodou drum), c. 1975
Haiti
Wood, animal hide, plant fiber cordage, paint
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X92.67

RIGHT FLOOR

ornate iron cross sculpture with figure, made of rusted metal, dark brown color

Georges Liautaud (b. Croix des Bouquets, Haiti, 1899; d. 1991)
Krisifik (crucifix), mid to late 20th century
Croix des Bouquets, Haiti
Metal
GIFT OF MARILYN HOULBERG, X2011.24.50

black wooden sculpture of two chained dolls on a cross with chains and a bottle

Pierrot Barra (b. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1942; d. 1999)
Untitled, c. 1999
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Wood, paint, metal chains, glass bottle, plastic dolls, mirrors, calabashes, synthetic twine, metal nails
GIFT OF MARILYN HOULBERG, X2011.24.36

CENTER FLOOR

metal candle holder with handle and wick made of cotton, grayish silver color

Unidentified artist
Lamp, late 20th century
Haiti
Tin, cotton wick
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X89.313

small tripod bowl made of blackened metal with two handles and worn surface

Unidentified artist
Chodyè twa pye (Iron incense pot), late 20th century
Haiti
Metal, chalk, newspaper
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X94.70.2

round wooden bowl with blue painted cross and circle design on beige surface

Unidentified artist
Kwi (calabash libation bowl), late 20th century
Haiti
Gourd, chalk, ink
MUSEUM PURCHASE, MANUS FUND, X87.422

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