These findings have resulted in numerous reproductions of the early artworks, and today are often found in a number of forms, including wood, plastic, stone, and glass. In the mid-1990's, musicians began to compose songs mimicking the music of the Indians, and thus brought back the arito, a traditional Taino ritual dance (Brown, 1999).

             Religiously, the Taino influence is more subtle, yet still present. The Taino's belief system consisted of the luases, which consist of the powers of fire, water, earth, and wind. While current religions in the Dominican are primarily of Catholic or voodoo decent, the influence of the luases presents its self in both religions extensively (Brown, 1999).

             Influences of African cultures are also present in the Dominican Republic. In the 1993 census, many Dominicans reported themselves as having African decent, clearly showing the influence of early Spanish slaves on the previous Indian population of the area (Kryzanek, 1992). Perhaps the most dominant example of the African influence is the rate of polygamy and matriarchy. In the more remote regions of the island, away from the tourist areas, many families are dominated by the female presence. An equal number of households closer to the center of the island practice polygamy (Brown, 1999).

             Agriculturally, another mainstay of current Dominican Republic cuisine is the vegetable known as the plantain. Originating in Africa, the plantain is often used today in the toston, eaten daily in many areas. The toston consists of a mixture of meat, boiled plantain, and spices, wrapped in banana leaves. Further agricultural influences are seen in the guandul, a form of lima bean, the yam, watermelon, and guinea hen (Cambeira, 242). .

             Musically, the culture of the Dominican Republic contains a variety of African influences. In particular, the percussion instruments of Africa have had a long lasting impact on the music of the area.