Ogou Feray

Ogou Feray, spirit of war, is represented on this fabulous drapo vodou or 'voodoo flag'. Created by Haitian artisan Mireille Delisme, the flag is crafted entirely by hand in a process that can take as long as a week. Tiny glass beads are hand stitched to the cotton backing, which is then trimmed with silk satin. Such flags are traditionally used in ceremonies, and are believed to serve as a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds.