Snakes

The Sacred paths of the First World
SKU: JBS-2301

Nayarit, Mexico, c. 2000
Yarn pressed into beeswax on plywood
(24" x 24").

Provenance:  private collection, Arizona.
 

$4900

Snake Woman Vodou Flag
SKU: BV-1601

Brianville Valris (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
Sequins and beads on fabric (42 x 35), c.2010
This flag is extremely densely beaded and sequinned (and thus extremely heavy), in the manner of the artists Constant and Simeon.
This flag is being sold by Judy Hoffman for the benefit of the Art Creation Foundation for Children, which she founded in Jacmel, Haiti.

$3000

Damballa
SKU: THI-2002

Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Oil on Canvas (36" x 24"), 1989.  
Ex. collection of Carlos Jara.

$1800

"Dambalah Haida Wedo" Beaded Drapo
SKU: RA-1407

Dambalah Haida Wedo Beaded Drapo 
Roudy Azor (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
Sequins and beads on fabric (25" x 20"),
c. 2013
The flag is extremely densely beaded and sequinned (and thus extremely heavy), in the manner of the artists Constant and Simeon.

 

$1400

Dambalah Wouedo - Vodou Flag
SKU: YT-2304

"Dambalah Wouedo" - Vodou Flag
Sequins and beads on fabric
(41" x 34"), 1999
This flag is being sold by Judy Hoffman for the benefit of the Art Creation Foundation for Children, which she founded in Jacmel, Haiti.

$1250

Dambala - Vodou flag
SKU: LFL-2302

Fils Lafleur (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
Beads on fabric (36.75” x 30”)
c.2005
This flag is being sold by Judy Hoffman for the benefit of the Art Creation Foundation for Children, which she founded in Jacmel, Haiti.

$950

Dambala and Erzulie Vodou Flag
SKU: LFL-1601

Fils Lafleur (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
Beads on fabric (35 3/4" x 30 1/4")
c.2005
This flag is being sold by Judy Hoffman for the benefit of the Art Creation Foundation for Children, which she founded in Jacmel, Haiti.

$900

Dambalah Wedo - Vodou flag
SKU: CBA-2201

Sequins and beads on fabric (18" x 16"),
c.1980's/1990's.  Signature "CB" at bottom, front.

Provenance: from private collection.

 

$900

Fon Gelede Mask Surmounted by Snake in Jar
SKU: AFM-2002

Fon, Benin, late 20th century
Wood with red, green, yellow, black, white oil paints, nylon string (18"h. x 6 1/2"w. x 8" d.).  Snake in pot is operable by pulling string.  
Ex. collection of Nancy Josephson.  Purchased by collector in Benin, c.2000.

$850

Erzulie and Damballa - Vodou Flag
SKU: JBF-349

Sequins and beads on fabric
(36" x 27") c.1996

Ex. Collection of Dr. Jacques Bartoli.

$850

Esprit de Serpent avec Lunettes (Snake-spirit with glasses)
SKU: GF-1901

Gerard Fortuné (Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1924-2019)
Oil on board (24"x 32"), c.1984.

$850

Ceremonie for Damballa - Vodou flag
SKU: JBF-218

Sequins and beads on fabric
(31" x 24") c.2000

Ex. Collection of Dr. Jacques Bartoli.

$750

Damballa Vodou Banner
SKU: MS/D1202

(Port-au-Prince)
Sequins and beads on fabric
(31 1/2 x 24) c.2009

Ex. collection of the late Marilyn Houlberg.

$ 750

Metresse & Damballa - Vodou Flag
SKU: JBF-315

Menos
Sequins and beads on fabric
(27.5" x 28.5") c.2010

Ex. Collection of Dr. Jacques Bartoli.

$675

Erzulie and Damballa - Vodou Flag
SKU: JBF-236

Sequins and beads on fabric
(31" x 30"), c. 2010.

Ex. Collection of Dr. Jacques Bartoli.

$675

Dambala & Erzulie - Vodou Flag
SKU: JBF-253

Sequins and beads on fabric
(30.5" x 27.5"), c. 2010.

Ex. Collection of Dr. Jacques Bartoli.

$675

Dambala - Vodou Flag
SKU: JBF-243

Signed "MR", Port-au-Prince
Sequins and beads on fabric
(23" x 28") c.2010

Ex. Collection of Dr. Jacques Bartoli.

$650

Gerard Fortuné - Mambo with Snakes (Ceremonie #6)
SKU: GF-1406

(Port-au-Prince)
Oil on canvas (20" x 16"), c.2010

$575

Mithila painting
SKU: MTP-1706

Undetermined artist - Madhubani, Bihar, India
c.1976
Ink and paint on paper
(22" h. x 30" w. )

$550

Bosou - Vodou Flag
SKU: ANN-1701

Artist unknown, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.  Sequins and beads on fabric.
(28 3/4" x 30") c.2005.
Note:  several sequins missing.  See photos.

 

$550