Vodou Libation Bottles in Tile Mosaic
This article reprinted from the John T Unger Weblog. The original article can be found online:
http://www.johntunger.com/2006/10/vodoun_libation.html
© 2008, John T Unger
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Libation Bottle for Danthor, 2001 Ceramic tile, glass 10" H x 10.5" W x 10.5" D Private Collection |
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The bottle above is based on a portion of a temple mural I found in the book Sacred Arts of Haitian Vodou All the bottles on this page were inspired by the sequined libation bottles of Haitian Vodou, a standard feature of Vodou altars traditionally used in ceremony to serve rum to the spirits. Libation bottles are often much more plain than the ceremonial flags which have become one of Haiti's most celebrated cutural exports… but the best examples feature stylized iconography representing the various spirits. click thumbnails to view larger image.
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Libation Bottle for St. Expedit, 2001 |
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Libation Bottle for Legba, 2002 Ceramic mosaic, glass, paper 14" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" Private Collection |
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Libation Bottle for Marinette, 2002 |
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Libation Bottle for Erzuli, 2002 |
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Libation Bottle for Petwo Spirits, 1999 Because the Petwo spirits are known for |
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Libation Bottle for Petwo Spirits, 1999 Because the Petwo spirits are known for |
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Libation Bottle for La Siren, 1999 Ceramic mosaic, glass 14" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" Private Collection |
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Libation Bottle for Ghede, 1999 Ceramic mosaic, glass 14" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" Private Collection |
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. Danthor is one of the two faces of Erzulie, Vodou goddess of love.
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