Aspire Auctions
May 2005 Fine Art & Antiques
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| 368. Airzilie and Freda Haitian Voodoo Flag
Drappo or prayer flag hand crafted from red fabric seed beads and sequins. Flag contains symbols or "veve" to invoke an Iwa (spirit). Flag bears names of Airzilie Freda and Haiti. Erzulie (or Airzilie) Freda is the loa of beauty and love; she is a complex spirit that represents the ability to dream, the artistic ability to create but also suffers and survives it all. Backing is purple silk. Measures apprx 29-1/4" square. 150/250 Sold $143.75 back to catalog |
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