Kwis


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PAINTED CALABASH (KWI) GOURDS

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	Calabashes are the huge fruit of the Calabash tree. They grow in abundance in Haiti, and are used for everything. They hold food, household items, store stuff. The shell hardens to a thick brown wood, making them pretty impervious the heat and humidity of the tropics. For us here in the US, KWI as they are called, are great conversation pieces, as well as handsome serving dishes for our tables and altars.

Domo has elevated the humble calabash to art, by painting imagery of the Lwa, scenes from the Artibonite Valley and other visions onto the harden shell. A coat of varnish, and you have a unique piece of Haiti, as well as Domo's amazing artwork. Below you will find some examples of painted kwis we currently have. We are expecting more this spring, from the prolific mind and talented hand of Domond Parizot!




	Kwi 1: Petro House, Acrylic on natural calabash gourd, approximately 10 inches across, 5 inches high. $100.00 .



	Kwi 3: Crane spring Acrylic on natural calabash gourd, approximately 10 inches across, 5 inches high. $100.00 .



		Kwi 5: Makaya House, Acrylic on natural calabash gourd, approximately 10 inches across, 5 inches high. $100.00 .




		Kwi 2: Kouzen Azaka, Acrylic on natural calabash gourd, approximately 10 inches across, 5 inches high. $100.00 .



		Kwi 4: Planting Fields, Acrylic on natural calabash gourd, approximately 10 inches across, 5 inches high. $100.00 .



	Kwi 6: Hountor Drum, Acrylic on natural calabash gourd, approximately 10 inches across, 5 inches high. $100.00 .


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