Haitian drapo (ritual flag 4)

Description

Creator: Haitian artist Ronald Edmond Date of Creation: 2010s 23 in x 26 in (width / length) Materials: Synthetic silk, seed beads, plastic sequins. Synthetic silk tapestry with colorful seed beads and plastic sequins portraying the Lwa (spirit) Ogou Ashade. Haitian Vodou drapo are used in ceremonies to honor the spirits. They have also become a major tourist art attraction. The spirit Ogou Ashade is a warrior spirit, and is portrayed here with his vèvè (sacred drawing) of a triange and military flags in his signature colors of red and bue. Acquired by Dr. Kyrah Malika Daniels in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.