{"title":"Andre Lafontant (Haitian)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAndre Lafontant was born in Jacmel, Haiti, on August 24, 1917, a coastal town long recognized as one of Haiti's most important centers of art and craftsmanship. He trained at the professional school of J.B. Damier before spending a year at the Art Students League in New York City, an experience that broadened his artistic vision and exposed him to international sculptural techniques.In 1946, Lafontant was awarded a prize at the Bicentenary Exposition, affirming his standing among Haitian sculptors of his generation. His work is documented in \u003cem\u003eHaiti: Voodoo Kingdom to Modern Riviera\u003c\/em\u003e by John Allen Franciscus. The date of his death remains unknown, a gap common to the historical record of many Haitian artists of his era. Explore his sculptures below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-lafontant-yanvalou-vodou-dancer-mahogany-1959","title":"André Lafontant 13.5\"x 8.5\" x 3.5\" Untitled (Yanvalou) 1959 Carved Mahogany Sculpture #1WD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis graceful mahogany sculpture, titled Yanvalou, captures a woman in the midst of the traditional Haitian Vodou dance of the same name, known for its serpentine, undulating movements honoring the Rada spirits. Carved by Haitian artist A. Lafontant in 1959 and signed on its base, the piece measures 13.5 inches tall by 8.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches deep. Its fluid, dynamic pose, with one arm sweeping upward and the skirt caught mid-motion, reflects the artist's skill in translating the rhythm and spiritual energy of Vodou ceremonial dance into carved wood. The mahogany's warm, polished surface catches light along the figure's curves, lending the piece a lively, sculptural presence. Sourced from a private collection in California, this piece carries a documented provenance. We will provide a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andre Lafontant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49983308398835,"sku":"LAFONTANTANDRE#1WD","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/AndreLafontant195913.5_x8.5_x3.5_Mahoganyscupture.jpg?v=1785281031"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/collections\/AndreLafontant195913.5_x8.5_x3.5_Mahoganyscupture.jpg?v=1787619456","url":"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/en-it\/collections\/andre-lafontant-haitian-sculptures.oembed","provider":"Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}