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What is a Vever? A symbolic design, formed on the ground (in the peristyle) by sprinkling wheatmeal, cornmeal, or some other appropriate powder from the hand, at or before the beginning of a ceremony. Such a design represents a Loa to be invoked, and serves both as a focal point for invocation and a kind of altar for offerings. Several vevers of different Loa may be drawn for one ceremony. The designs incorporate well-recognized traditional elements, but reflect also the individual intentions and creative skill of the Houngan or Mambo.

Vever for Agwe

Vever for Ayizan

Vever for Damballah and Ayida Wedo

Vever for Damballah-la-Flambeau

Vever for Drums and Ogan (Rada Rite)

Vever for Erzulie

Vever for Ghede

Vever for Kalfu

Vever for Legba

Vever for Ogoun Badagris

Vever for Ogu Fer

Frequently Asked Questions || Glossary of Voodoo Terms