Jacmel - Haitian Wood Carving Statue

Jacmel, Haiti Wood Carving-Face

This sculpture was hand carved and painted in the port city of Jacmel, Haiti. The barefoot, partially bald man has his gathering bag slung over his right shoulder and is carrying a gourd in his left hand.



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