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Douglas Yaney Gallery
Haitian Paintings
Kesnel Franklin
 1945 - 1978 
Here is an interesting slant on this nude painting by Franklin. The girl is in a hunfort, where the houngan (witch) bathes people to
cure them of an illness. The bag is a jacout of African origin used by a
spirit called Mr. Zacha, the god of labor. He blesses the workers,
gives energy, baths, etc.  The cure is called bano de suerte (Spanish) or
bath of good luck. The houngan's accessories with the bag include a sombrero
and machete, hat and hatchet and imbibes rum with cinnamon.
 


24" x 40"    Price $975     #LG0247
This painting has been provided by art dealer and collector Lynn Grossberg of Venezuela and the US. She purchased most of the paintings directly from the artists in their homes or studios over the past several decades.
Shipping charge: This painting will be shipped from Venezuela. There will be a $98 shipping fee added.
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