Product Description
Bosou, Vintage Voodoo Flag, Traditional Drapo Vodou Altar Decor
Size: 34"x26"
This flag shows the Haitian Vodou bull spirit known as Bosou. Often represented with horns and mostly associated with soil fertility and male virility. Associated with lightning, fertility, and protection from harm.
These Haitian flags, called drapo, are displayed on or near altars. In religious ceremonies, processions carry the flags into sacred spaces, and worshippers may wear them over their shoulders as they are joined together with the loa, or spirits.Haitian
Haitian Vodou flags are vibrant works of art that shimmer with sequins, glass beads, and the interplay of reflected light. Each flag is a dazzling display of color and imagery, capturing the essence of Vodou culture and spirituality. With intricate designs often comprised of 20,000 to 24,000 sequins and beads, these flags are not only visually stunning but also deeply meaningful.
Unique to Haiti, Vodou flags are created through a meticulous process where artisans hand-sew sequins and glass beads onto viscose fabric, one piece at a time, to form intricate images. These artworks draw inspiration from myths, legends, and personal visions, weaving together a tapestry of cultural significance. The flags often incorporate ritualistic drawings, Masonic symbols, and depictions of saints and mermaids, reflecting the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of the Haitian people.
**Although we try our best to photograph in a way that best represents the color, due to the nature of photography, lighting, computer resolution, other factors, colors may vary slightly in person.
