Drapeau/Vodou Sequin Flag (Haitian) Saint Jacques,
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Drapeau/Vodou Sequin Flag (Haitian/20th c.)
St. Jacques Majeur, c.1970's
Sequins and beads on cloth, 31 1/2 x 28 in.
Provenance: Astrid & Dr. Halvor Jaeger Collection
Lot Essay: Often on his white horse, St Jaques Majeur is an 'Ogou' (warrior spirit) who fights and wins battles.
Flags and banners known as "Drapo" or "Drapeau" are an art long associated with Haitian Vodou (formerly spelled Voodoo in English). Vodou Drapo are traditionally specific to a particular lwa (spirit). Some contemporary "Drapo" create narrative scenes, while others reference current or historical events.
St. Jacques Majeur, c.1970's
Sequins and beads on cloth, 31 1/2 x 28 in.
Provenance: Astrid & Dr. Halvor Jaeger Collection
Lot Essay: Often on his white horse, St Jaques Majeur is an 'Ogou' (warrior spirit) who fights and wins battles.
Flags and banners known as "Drapo" or "Drapeau" are an art long associated with Haitian Vodou (formerly spelled Voodoo in English). Vodou Drapo are traditionally specific to a particular lwa (spirit). Some contemporary "Drapo" create narrative scenes, while others reference current or historical events.
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Drapeau/Vodou Sequin Flag (Haitian) Saint Jacques,
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