St. Jacques Veve Drapeau, Haitian Vodou Flag, Haiti
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Anonymous (Haitian/20th c.)
Saint Jacques, mid-20th century
Vodou Flag: Sequins and beads on fabric
Dimensions: 28 1/2 x 31 inches
Wood Pole: 52 1/4 inches
Rare vintage Drapeau with original wood flag pole. A Sacred Arts Masterpiece!
St. Jacques Veve is ornately depicted to the left of the flag. Often on his white horse, St Jacques Majeur is an 'Ogou' (warrior spirit) who fights and wins battles.
Embroidered initials: "JHS" (potentially) for Jesus Hominum Salvator (Latin: Jesus Savior of Mankind)
Lot Essay:
Flags and banners known as "Drapo" or "Drapeau" are an art long associated with Haitian Vodou (formerly spelled Voodoo in English). Vodou Drapo are traditionally specific to a particular lwa (spirit). Some contemporary "Drapo" create narrative scenes, while others reference current or historical events.
Saint Jacques, mid-20th century
Vodou Flag: Sequins and beads on fabric
Dimensions: 28 1/2 x 31 inches
Wood Pole: 52 1/4 inches
Rare vintage Drapeau with original wood flag pole. A Sacred Arts Masterpiece!
St. Jacques Veve is ornately depicted to the left of the flag. Often on his white horse, St Jacques Majeur is an 'Ogou' (warrior spirit) who fights and wins battles.
Embroidered initials: "JHS" (potentially) for Jesus Hominum Salvator (Latin: Jesus Savior of Mankind)
Lot Essay:
Flags and banners known as "Drapo" or "Drapeau" are an art long associated with Haitian Vodou (formerly spelled Voodoo in English). Vodou Drapo are traditionally specific to a particular lwa (spirit). Some contemporary "Drapo" create narrative scenes, while others reference current or historical events.
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St. Jacques Veve Drapeau, Haitian Vodou Flag, Haiti
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