Flag depicts Guede, leader of a family of "loas" of the underworld, such as Baron Samedi or Baron La Croix, who preside over the cemetery. Included are symbols of the cross, coffin, skull and bone, and the "G" symbol of the Masons.

Vodou Flag or Banner (Guede)

Haiti

About 1990

Titles Vodou Flag or Banner (Guede) (Descriptive)
Artist Haiti
Medium satin, sequins, and glass beads
Dimensions 31 1/2 × 29 in. (80 × 73.7 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.221.2013
Work Type flag or banner
Classification Ceremonial Objects