Vodou

Papa Legba, protector of the home and guardian of gates and crossroads. Haiti, 1994.

Oungan Silva Joseph dressed as Ogou Badagri, in the uniform of a military general. Haiti, 1993.

Gede Nimbo, guardian of children. Haiti, 1993.

Oungan Castra Philippe poses by a mural of Azaka Mede, displaying the symbols of bag, pipe and denim clothing.

Ounfò of Louis Marc Désir in Jacmel, with Danbala depicted in the poster of Nastassja Kinski on the wall.

Oungan Volny Derosier of La Petite Rivière. A large pakèt kongo stands in front of him.

Though he is a young oungan, St. Louis Bata’s demeanor is intimidating, which only adds to his reputation as a powerful bòkò.

Servitor Homel Dorival, standing in a sacred space, poses with a ceremonial cup used in rituals. Soukri Haiti, 1995.