Vodoun Flag
Maker
Unknown, Haitian
DateLate 20th C
MediumSatin cloth, sequins, and seed beads
Dimensions26 1/2” H x 26 1/2” W
SignedNone
Credit LineGift of Mitchell and Loretta Chipin
Object numberCAR2008.06.CHI
DescriptionErzulie Freda. Ceremonial Vodou flag (drapo) on a light brown satin ground. The central image on the banner is a heart, the symbol (vèvè) of the loa Erzulie (Ezili). On the diagonal in the left upper corner is the word “Erzulie” and on the right “Freda” in mauve sequins.
ClassificationsTextiles
Collections
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Unknown, Haitian
Unknown, Diné (Navajo)
