Vodou Tree

Dublin Core

Title

Vodou Tree

Subject

Vodou
Signs and symbols--Religious aspects--Revivalism (Afro-Caribbean religion)
Religion
Africa, West

Description

Animal skulls hung from a tree by a Vodou devotee. In Haiti, sprits can reside in trees, rocks, streams, and other objects. Devotees serve the spirits by placing offerings such as food, drink, or animal sacrifices in the residence of the spirit.

Creator

Tarter, Andrew

Source

Photographs
Religious Concepts

Date

2011-10-05

Contributor

University of Florida

Rights

In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted

Relation

Digital Libraries Group 2

Format

Image/ Jpeg

Type

Still Image

Coverage

Haiti

Is Part Of

University of Florida Digital Collection

Citation

Tarter, Andrew, “Vodou Tree,” DU LIS Digital Libraries Spring 2021, accessed May 11, 2024, https://dulisspring2021.omeka.net/items/show/71.