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Voodoo Vodou Ceremony at Sea

Creator: Yves Lafontant
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
Of all the Haitian Voodoo ceremony paintings, few depict the ceremony at sea. This is a rare example. Vodou ceremonies at sea often depict rituals for Agwe (sea spirit) or La Sirène (mermaid spirit), showcasing community, water spirits, and the journey between worlds.
Water Symbolism: Water represents the connection to the ancestral land of Ginen, the transatlantic slave journey, and the emergence of spirits. Yves Lafontant is a lesser-known name in Haitian art, but this is an exemplary example of the Voodoo nautical theme characterized by dancing fish, rummaging birds, and a mountain that looks like a dog. Signed and dated lower right. Frame size 21.75'' x 25.75'',
Yves Lafontant was born in Port-au-Prince in 1939. He is related to the legendary Rigaud Benoit through a family marriage. He attended Brooklyn College in 1969 to study Art and English. He is a primitive painter who celebrates the Haitian spirit.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Haiti
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Oil on Canvas
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1994
Styles / Movements:	Conceptualism, Outsider Art, African American
Incollect Reference #:	839077

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	20 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	50.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.