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Vodoun flag

Maker Unknown, Haitian

DateLate 20th C

MediumSatin cloth, sequins, and seed beads

Dimensions25 1/2” H x 26 1/2” W

SignedNone

Credit LineGift of Mitchell and Loretta Chipin

Object numberCAR2008.04.CHI

DescriptionCarrefour (Crossroads). Ceremonial Vodou flag (drapo) on a light brown satin ground. The central image on the banner is of a crossroad within a scalloped circle, a symbol (vèvè) for Legba. On the diagonal in the left upper corner is the word “Carre” and on the right “Four” in red sequins. This is the French, while in Creole it is Kafou. Kafou is Legba’s alter ego, who guards the crossroads at night.

ClassificationsTextiles

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