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Veve Papa Loko, Made from Recycled Steel Barrel in Haiti 13 3/4" x 15 3/4"

Haiti
$49.00

Papa Lokoby Carl Pierre

 A Veve is a religious symbol commonly used in Vodou. It acts as a "beacon" for the spirits and will serve as an invitation to a ritual.  Papa Loko is the first Houngan. He is the father of all Houngans and Mambos, and highly respected by all. It is he who confers the asson, the sacred rattle of the Vodou priesthood. He is the guardian of the peristyle, quite naturally being the premier Houngan himself. Salutes to Loko are of the most complex and beautiful, giving him all respect. Loko is extremely strict when it comes to tradition.

 

Sometimes, even when things are being executed correctly, Papa Loko will appear in possession, and not extremely happy. He can be harsh when he sees that things are not being done properly. He cannot tolerate injustice, and is quick to punish those who have done wrong. He is the master of ceremonies and always has the appropriate answer to any question. He is known as a just judge and is often called in to make decisions when something is being disputed.

He is a master herbal doctor and knows all of their properties for both healing and magic, good or ill. If a particular case or illness is extremely difficult, Loko is called by Houngans and Mambos to prescribe the cure. He passes much of his knowledge about leaves and herbs to Houngans and Mambos, thus we have many of the secrets of herbs for both healing and magic. It is often said that Loko is the wind, or like the wind. Thus he is able to hear anything he so desires. He is associated with the beautiful butterfly and no secret is unknown to him.

 It's Cactus Metal Art Haiti

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Papa Lokoby Carl Pierre

 A Veve is a religious symbol commonly used in Vodou. It acts as a "beacon" for the spirits and will serve as an invitation to a ritual.  Papa Loko is the first Houngan. He is the father of all Houngans and Mambos, and highly respected by all. It is he who confers the asson, the sacred rattle of the Vodou priesthood. He is the guardian of the peristyle, quite naturally being the premier Houngan himself. Salutes to Loko are of the most complex and beautiful, giving him all respect. Loko is extremely strict when it comes to tradition.

 

Sometimes, even when things are being executed correctly, Papa Loko will appear in possession, and not extremely happy. He can be harsh when he sees that things are not being done properly. He cannot tolerate injustice, and is quick to punish those who have done wrong. He is the master of ceremonies and always has the appropriate answer to any question. He is known as a just judge and is often called in to make decisions when something is being disputed.

He is a master herbal doctor and knows all of their properties for both healing and magic, good or ill. If a particular case or illness is extremely difficult, Loko is called by Houngans and Mambos to prescribe the cure. He passes much of his knowledge about leaves and herbs to Houngans and Mambos, thus we have many of the secrets of herbs for both healing and magic. It is often said that Loko is the wind, or like the wind. Thus he is able to hear anything he so desires. He is associated with the beautiful butterfly and no secret is unknown to him.

 It's Cactus Metal Art Haiti

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SKU: SM868
Availability: 13 3/4" x 15 3/4"
Width: 24.00
Height: 20.00
Depth: 1.00
Warranty: 176