Flag on pale pink satin depicts anthropomorphic figure with heart-shaped face flanked by two flowering trees (figure represents Grand Bois, the tree spirit "loa" of the forest). Border has half-circles, diamonds, and triangles in pink, green, and purple. Band of yellow above figure has words in black block letters, GRANBOIS AILE.

Vodou Flag or Banner (Grandbois Aile)

Haiti

1980s

Titles Vodou Flag or Banner (Grandbois Aile) (Descriptive)
Artist Haiti
Medium satin, sequins, glass beads, plastic pearls
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.225.2013
Work Type flag or banner
Classification Ceremonial Objects