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.

	Anonymous I Heart NY Size: Price: $850		Anonymous (VIRGIL YOUNG COLLECTION-ANTIQUE) St. Jacques Size: 30 x 30 Price: $2500
	Anonymous (VIRGIL YOUNG COLLECTION-ANTIQUE) Agaou Size: 30 x 30 Price: $1250		Anonymous (VIRGIL YOUNG COLLECTION-ANTIQUE very old) St. J of OB (paint on velvet with fringe) Size: 32 x 35 Price: $3500
	Anonymous (VIRGIL YOUNG COLLECTION-ANTIQUE) St. Jacques Size: 30 x 30 Price: $1800		Anonymous (VIRGIL YOUNG COLLECTION-ANTIQUE) St. Jacques Majeur (with fringe) Size: 30 x 30 Price: $2000
	Anonymous (VIRGIL YOUNG COLLECTION-ANTIQUE) Baron La Croix Size: 27 x 32 Price: $3000		Evelyne Alcide La Sirene Size: Price: $250
	Roudy Azor Ange Size: Price: $850		Roudy Azor Dambalah Size: Price: SOLD
	Benoit Angel Size: Price: $950		Myrlande Constant Guedeh Size: 24 x 32 Price: $2500
	L.C. (VIRGIL YOUNG COLLECTION-ANTIQUE) Sacre Coeur Size: 30 x 30 Price: SOLD		L.D. Heart Size: 17 x 23 Price: $950
	Sirene Fortellus Size: Price: SOLD