Vodou Tree
Dublin Core
Title
Vodou Tree
Subject
Vodou
Signs and symbols--Religious aspects--Revivalism (Afro-Caribbean religion)
Religion
Africa, West
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
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
Collection
Citation
Tarter, Andrew, “Vodou Tree,” DU LIS Digital Libraries Spring 2021, accessed May 11, 2024, https://dulisspring2021.omeka.net/items/show/71.