VOODOO FLAGS

Wikipedia describes voodoo as such: “Haitian Vodou (also known as Voodoo) is a religion that first appeared in Haiti. It is a mixture of Roman Catholic rituals introduced during the French colonial period, and African beliefs, with roots in the Yoruba, Kongo and Dahomey mythology.” In addition to being unusual and beautiful works of art, voodoo flags are implements of this religion. Originally created to represent spirits in a voodoo temple, they have now become popular decorative items representing the island's culrue and heritage. The "drapeau," or flag, was designed to communicate respect and honor heralding a spirit's coming or its possession of a worshipper. The flags serve to mediate between the profane and the sacred at ceremonies. Some common spirits or "loas" represented on the flags include: Agwe: Sovereign of the sea including all flora and fauna and ships. which sail on the sea. Bacalou - Haitian voodoo evil spirit depicted by the skull and crossbones. Damballa(h) - father of the loa and humankind. Erzulie - Haitian voodoo goddess of beauty, dancing, flowers, jewels, love and luxury. Married to Damballa, Agwe and Ogoun. She is depicted as a water snake. Also called Mami Wata in African mythology. Sirene: Protector of all things aquatic: plants, animals, and ships. Very beautiful, she can also be tricky. St. Jacques/Ogoun: traditional warrior figure, has more recently come to represent political warring. Zaka: Loa of agriculture and a gentle simple farmer. Greatly respected as a hard worker.   *click image for larger view

	Oldof Spirit With Red Wings late 1980's 40 x 35 inches $1250		M. Delce Damballah With Tree 21 x 21 inches $495
	Anonymous Virgil Young Collection - Antique St.J of OB paint on velvet with fringe 32 x 35 inches $3,500		Anonymous Virgil Young Collection - Antique St.Jacques paint on velvet with fringe 32 x 35 inches $3,500
	Anonymous Virgil Young Collection - Antique St.Jacques majeur (with fringe) 30 x 30 inches $2,000		Anonymous Virgil Young Collection - Antique Agaou 30 x 30 inches $1,250
	Anonymous Virgil Young Collection - Antique Baron La Croix 27 x 32 inches $3,000		Anonymous Virgil Young Collection - Antique St.Jacques 30 x 30 inches $1,800
	L.C. Virgil Young Collection - Antique Sacre Coeur 30 x 30 inches $2,500		Myrlande Constant Guedeh 24 x 32 inches $2,500
	J.B.J.J. I LOVE NY: "United We Stand" $850		Pouchon Erzulie 25 x 22 inches SOLD
	Sanon La Sirene 28 x 20 inches SOLD		Sanon La Sirene 17.5 x 14 inches SOLD
	Sanon La Sirene: Marmaid in Pink 15 x 17 inches SOLD		Pouchon Blue Heart 22 x 12 inches SOLD
	Pouchon Carrefour 23 x 17.5 inches SOLD		Sanon Erzulie Balann: Black Madonna 28.5 x 25 inches SOLD
	VS Barron Papa 32 x 31.5 inches SOLD		Rene Mambo Sirene 21.5 x 16 inches SOLD
	Anonymous Erzulie 17 x 24 inches SOLD		Fortellus Sirene SOLD
	Maxon Erzulie; Goddess of Love and Beauty 14.25 x 11 inches SOLD		Evelyne Alcide La Sirene SOLD
	Roudy Azor Angel SOLD		Roudy Azor Dambalah SOLD
	Benoit Angel SOLD		L.D. Heart 17 x 23 inches SOLD
	ML Lafontant Maitresse Erzulie 20 x 18 inches SOLD