| The following Vèvès have been compiled, studied and drawn by Estelle Manuel. They are part of the monumental work that was inspired by her years as a member of the society of "Le Péristyle de Mariani". |
Nowadays it is enough to display a vèvè to indicate a link to Vodoun culture. Ironically this sacred writing was not meant for illustration.A vèvé is impermanent : it is made of powder, drawn horizontally from the pinched fingers of a skilled practitionner standing spread legged, meant for a specific spirit invoked during a specific ceremony. Having served its purpose, it is erased without a thought by the succeding dancers.
It is the "access code" of a specific lwa and, more than its purported artistic qualities, what makes a good vèvè are the minute details that are a true language to the initiated. Yet this science is in danger.
To reproduce a vèvè from a book or a website discourages the traditional art of vèvè tracing.
This why we tried not to simply copy vèvès made of powder. We can all draw inspiration from this rich body of signs without forgetting that the true ritual meaning of a vèvè is to be drawn flat on the ground by a practionner that has received the tradition in a oumfo..
- Click on any vèvè and you'll see a larger image
- Click on the Lwa name and you'll see more details on his family, langay, colors etc.
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 Agaou
Comblé |
Mèt Agwé |
Agasou |
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Bawon |
Djobolo
Bosou |
Danbala Laflanbo |
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Granbwa
Ilé |
Mèt Kalfou |
Wangol |
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Lenglensou |
Kouzen Zaka |
Loko |
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Kongo
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Nago |
Papa Ogou |
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Belekou
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Agwe
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Métrès Ezili |
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