Damballa Wedo

Pierre, Andre (Haitian, 1916 – 2005)

He is in the water. He is going through a ritual offered in his honor. With him are Laplas, the sword carrier, and two flag carriers. The carriers are hounsi or voodoo disciples. A mambo (voodoo priestess) is holding an ason. (The ason is like a magic wand that serves to invoke the spirits). The area is impregnated with mysticism. The water is controlled by Danmbala who will form a river to irrigate the plain.

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Damballa Wedo