Untitled (Birds and Creature)

Mose Tolliver

1987

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Flag bears two green snakes, "veve" of Damballah. They flank a stylized heart referring to Erzulie Freda. Other symbols are the asson and cup, star, and bull's head which represents the "loa" Bossou.
Sutra and a Child's Leg, Tabaimo, lithograph
Statue of Liberty, Carolyn Hall, painted wood
Flag on burgundy satin depicts ship flying two flags against blue sequined background, man with hat visible below deck. Anchor descends from left side of ship, and fish swims underneath. Ship framed by oval pink scalloped border; corner triangles filled with green, gold, and black sequins bordered by purple scallops. Image represents the "loa" Agoue.