Up for sale is a Vintage Louisiana Voodoo Souvenir Doll from a visit to the French Quarter of New Orleans, famous for its voodoo history and magic. The face is made from black cloth and hand painted.

These dolls came in an assortment of colors that coincide with use.
This one is a "white" voodoo doll which is used for positive intentions, purification and healing.  Doll is complete with a few pins and hanging gris gris bag. About 11" tall to top of hair. Nice, clean, used condition.

"Synonymous with New Orleans, voodoo first came to Louisiana with enslaved West Africans, who merged their religious rituals and practices with those of the local Catholic population. New Orleans Voodoo is also known as Voodoo-Catholicism. It is a religion connected to nature, spirits, and ancestors. Voodoo was bolstered when followers fleeing Haiti after the 1791 slave revolt moved to New Orleans and grew as many free people of color made its practice an important part of their culture. Voodoo queens and kings were spiritual and political figures of power in 1800s New Orleans. Voodoo dolls are often used to cure anxiety, addictions and feelings of depression or loneliness, as well as to help the poor, hungry and the sick."

"Despite being an ancient and respected spiritual practice, voodoo has often been subject to numerous misconceptions and stereotypes. One of the most common stereotypes is the association of voodoo dolls with black magic, witchcraft and revenge - these were Hollywood-ized beliefs that appear to have stemmed from practices from the middle-east, not from West African & New Orleans voodoo culture. The negative associations are misguided and inaccurate.  Voodoo is a peaceful religion that prioritizes positive energy, healing and well-being.  Like many other native aborigione peoples' religious and spiritual customs, voodoo rituals are intended to heal, protect or provide guidance, manifesting intentions and communicating with the spirit world. The use of voodoo dolls for negative purposes is generally discouraged and seen as a misuse of the practice."  

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Since this item is vintage it is not unusual to have some flaws or imperfections. I do my best to describe and/or attach pictures of any flaws I find, but if you have any questions or want additional pictures, please contact me before bidding/purchasing. Sometimes vintage items need cleaning.

 

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