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Books and Curios
Plaza de Armas in Habana Vieja
is known for its second-hand
book market (see p73). The
stall holders also offer coins,
badges, stamps and other
memorabilia – cigar cards,
wrappers, comic books and A cedar-wood cigar box
Bacardí factory receipts.
Collectors will also find a
market with similar curios at
Fin de Siglo in Calle San Rafael,
Centro Habana.
Papier Mâché
The papier mâché
technique is pop ular
in Cuba. It is used to
produce many items
including masks,
models, toys and
knick-knacks. These
articles are always
painted in bright,
decorative colours. African-style figures

A mask representing the sun
Wood
Cedar and rosewood are
used to make small wooden
figures that often draw
inspiration from African
tradition. Carved cedarwood
cigar boxes always display
elegant craftsmanship.
Wooden objects can also
be found on sale in the
Doll Model vintage cars Galerías de Arte.

Perfumes and Medicines
The Suchel Camacho company produces very good perfumes,
including spicy Coral Negro, flower-scented Mariposa and
elegant Alicia Alonso, as well as quality face and body creams,
at reasonable prices. A range of natural remedies and
supplements is also available, including spirulina, which is
derived from algae. Excellent honey, with royal jelly and
propolis (bee-glue), is also available.

Naive Paintings
Markets and the Galerías de Arte sell
naive paintings of Afro-Caribbean inspir-
ation depicting landscapes and views of
colonial towns, or Afro-Cuban divinities. Eau de toilette Moisturizing cream

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