Flag for voodoo shrine representing 'Baron Samedi'. Consisting of a square sequined panel depicting a central cruciform design with skull and cross bones at the centre. The central motif is flanked by a bottle and a candle on top of a two tiered platform above a coffin. Two further skull and cross bones and crucifixes surround the central motif. The sequined panel is framed on a square piece of green textile. Purchased from 'Perrot Barra Studio', in iron market..
Baron Samedi
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