Baron La Croix drapo

NameRitual flag

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date1990-1999

Place collectedPort-au-Prince, Haiti, Caribbean

Place madeHaiti, Caribbean

MediumSynthetic satin, plastic sequins, glass beads

Dimensions32 3/4 × 31 1/2 in. (83.2 × 80 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Dr. William T. Waters, A.2018.26.10

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value (economic concept)

Object numberA.2018.26.10

ProvenancePurchased by donor from Pierrot Barra and Marie Cassaise, Iron Market, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Caribbean.

DescriptionVodou flag comprised of satin, beads and sequins. The flag has a purple satin border with a purple satin and turquoise sequin background. In the center of the flag, there is a large white cross with black tips at the end of each of the limbs. At the center of the cross, there is a copper sequin face with red lips and black eyebrows. Below the cross, there are two white skulls with black eyes, noses, and mouths. Written at the top center of the flag are the words "BARON LA CROIX" in iridescent pearl sequins. Written at the bottom center of the flag are the words "ART D CANGE".