Flag has central motif of green serpent climbing a drum against silver background. Masonic symbol of square and compass with letter G in center of drum. Two stars flank drum. Border of half-circles and other shapes in red, gold, and silver sequins. At top of flag, inside border, the word HOUNTOR in blue and red sequins against gold background.

Vodou Flag or Banner (Hountor)

Haiti

1980s

Titles Vodou Flag or Banner (Hountor) (Descriptive)
Artist Probably, Silva Joseph, Haitian, 1930 - 2011
Medium satin, sequins, and glass beads
Dimensions 31 × 29 in. (78.7 × 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.227.2013
Work Type flag or banner
Classification Ceremonial Objects