The most distinctive Vodou art form is the drapo Vodou, an embroidered flag often decorated with sequins or beads, but the term covers a wide range of visual art forms including paintings, …

Vodou flag designed for an altar dedicated to St. James Major. St. James Major belongs to the group of Ogou spirits whose name derives from Ogun, the Yoruba god of iron.

Feb 22, 2016 · One of the spirits associated with Vodou is Ogou (also spelled Ogun or Ogoun), represented by Saint Jacques Majeur, or Saint James. In West Africa, Ogun is the spirit of …

Doubtless the most spectacular Haitian art form is the sequin-covered Drapo Vodou or "Voodoo Flag". Vodou banners derive directly from the practice of the Vodou religion, a syncretism of …

Aug 1, 2024 · Haitian Vodou flags, known as “drapo,” are not just vibrant pieces of fabric; they are a rich tapestry of history, culture, and spirituality that reflect the heart and soul of Vodou itself. …

Sep 12, 2019 · Sacred Diagrams: Haitian Vodou Flags from the Gessen Collection examines the tradition and artistry of Haitian Vodou flags. Often made of discarded burlap bags, repurposed …

A drapo servis will include an image of a Catholic saint or a vèvè (trace-work emblem) of an lwa (spirit) such as Papa Legba or Ogun of the Yoruba religion. Art flags show much wider …

Apr 6, 2014 · This exhibit features 16 vintage Haitian Vodou flags (drapo Vodou) from a rarely seen private collection. Six sparkling Vodou libation bottles and eight portraits of contemporary …

Sacred Diagrams: Haitian Vodou Flags from the Gessen Collection examines the tradition and artistry of Haitian Vodou flags. Often made of discarded burlap bags, repurposed fabric, …

Ferraille / Danthor: This flag shows a pairing of two spirits. Ferraille refers to Ogou Ferraille one of the group of Ogou spirits whose name derives from Ogun, the Yoruba god of iron. In the …