Flag depicts the "veve" pattern of Erzulie Danthor, the "loa" associated with the black virgin, the Virgin of Czestochowa. The central motif of a red heart pierced by a knife floats on a gold background, surrounded by a border of lozenges and triangles in pink, green, and lavender. The name ERZILIE DANTHOR is in blue sequins against a silver background.

Vodou Flag or Banner (Erzilie Danthor)

Haiti

1980s

Titles Vodou Flag or Banner (Erzilie Danthor) (Descriptive)
Artist Haiti
Medium satin, sequins, and glass beads
Dimensions 31 7/8 × 30 7/8 in. (81 × 78.4 cm)
Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Robert Cargo Folk Art Collection; Gift of Caroline Cargo, AFI.222.2013
Work Type flag or banner
Classification Ceremonial Objects