Vodun Drapo Banner - Attributed to Sylva Joseph - Rare Haitian Vodou Altar Flag - Simby / Simbi Makaya Veve

An example of a large altar flag for Haitian Vodou practice. Expertly worked to dazzling effect in glass beads, seed pearls, and sequins in shimmering colors of alexandrite, garnet, silver, gold, onyx, clear diamond, and snow white. Signed "JS" and reads "Simby Makaya." Measures 29 x 28 1/2 inches, including border, and weighs an impressive 2 pounds. Each sequin is overlapped by others and secured by a bead. Shows some signs of age in dinginess and is priced accordingly. It appears the backing may have been reworked to encase the hanging dowel. Simbi Makaya / Simby Makaya, Voodoo magician of protection and change, may be represented in the equal-arm cross veve. Alternatively, the veve may represent two waters.  scarcity rating: 4 SOLD! Follow on socials to see what's new!