Ogou

Haitian artisan Mireille Delisme creates this stunning drapo vodou or 'voodoo flag'. Haitian voodoo flags are traditionally used in ceremonies, and are believed to serve as a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds. Tiny glass beads are individually stitched by hand onto a cotton backing; silk satin trims the edges of the wall hanging. This flag represents the lwa (spirit) Ogou, lord of protection.