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Marie Laveaux, Voodoo Queen of New Orleans

The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. More than anyone else, Marie Laveaux put New Orleans Voodoo on the map with her powerful magic and infamous ceremonies held in what are now Congo Square, Bayou St. John, and Lake Ponchartrain. Oral traditions suggest that the occult part of her magic mixed Roman Catholic beliefs and saints with African spirits and religious concepts. She is believed to be born in 1794 in a French and Spanish City, where the Catholic Church dominated the lives of its citizens. She is celebrated every year on St. John’s Eve, the foremost Voodoo holiday in New Orleans. St. John’s day corresponds with the summer solstice. This same celebration has taken place for almost 300 years; many of those years in Congo Square, though today the celebrations are much more discreet.

Like with all Planet Voodoo's authentic Voodoo dolls, these powerful and magickal Voodoo love dolls are lovingly constructed out of a base of sticks and Spanish moss, hand-stitched with the finest fabrics, and adorned with vintage lace, fancy yarns, feathers, and special charms, semiprecious stones, crystals, fetishes, and beads unique to the particular Spirit. Their faces are expertly hand-sculpted and carved out of clay, then baked and painted with details. Each exquisite Voodoo doll is carefully consecrated according to proper Voodoo protocol, anointed with ritual oils, and ritually prepared to house a particular loa or spirit. Your authentic  Voodoo love doll will arrive ready to enhance your connection to the wise and powerful spirit of Simbi. Measures approximately 10 x 5 inches tall. Quantities may be adjusted at checkout.

$75.00

Simbi, Spirit of the Waters and Magick

In Haitian Vodou, Simbi are a large family of serpent deities. Simbi is the bearer of souls to all places, and the creative principle. As the water-snake Loa, Simbi is the master of the rains, river currents, and most closely associated with Moses and the Magi. Simbi oversees the making of charms, and is very helpful with all magical work, including divinations & granting second-sight. He has a very gentle nature and usually lives near marshes and ponds. As the master of all magicians, he can bring an incredible amount of power to any ritual or spiritual work!

Like with all Planet Voodoo's authentic Voodoo dolls, these powerful and magickal Voodoo love dolls are lovingly constructed out of a base of sticks and Spanish moss, hand-stitched with the finest fabrics, and adorned with vintage lace, fancy yarns, feathers, and special charms, semiprecious stones, crystals, fetishes, and beads unique to the particular Spirit. Their faces are expertly hand-sculpted and carved out of clay, then baked and painted with details. Each exquisite Voodoo doll is carefully consecrated according to proper Voodoo protocol, anointed with ritual oils, and ritually prepared to house a particular loa or spirit. Your authentic  Voodoo love doll will arrive ready to enhance your connection to the wise and powerful spirit of Simbi. Measures approximately 10 x 5 inches tall. Quantities may be adjusted at checkout.

$75.00

Orunla, Santeria Orisha of Fate & Divination

Orunla is the Santeria Orisha of Fate, owner of divination, and giver of wisdom to find solutions to all of life's problems. Orunla is likened to St. Francis of Asisi because of their similar humbleness and simplicity.

Orunla works through the table of IFA, transmitting  the will of Olofi to those of us here on earth. All major decisions of the religion must have the approval of Orunla and an individual's guardian angel must be determined by Orunla though a specialized ritual consulting the Oracle.

Orunla is the great benefactor of humanity and its principal adviser. He reveals the future through the secret of Ifa, the supreme oracle. Orunla is also a great healer. Whoever ignores his advice may suffer the curse of Echu (not a good thing).

Orunla's favorite animals and objects include  kola nuts, palm nuts, and crocodiles. His power object is the Ifa board, which is a percussion instrument used in ceremony. A whisk of horse hair is also used to drive away evil. Offerings to Orunla should include yams and black chickens.

Like with all Planet Voodoo's authentic Voodoo dolls, these powerful and magickal Voodoo dolls are lovingly constructed out of a base of sticks and Spanish moss, hand-stitched with the finest fabrics, and adorned with vintage lace, fancy yarns, feathers, and special charms, semiprecious stones, crystals, fetishes, and beads unique to the particular Spirit. Their faces are expertly hand-sculpted and carved out of clay, then baked and painted with details. Each expertly handcrafted  Voodoo Doll is carefully consecrated according to proper Voodoo protocol, anointed with ritual oils, and ritually prepared to house a particular loa or spirit. Your authentic Voodoo Altar doll will arrive ready to enhance your connection to the loving and wise spirit of Orunla.

Each Voodoo Altar doll is uniquely handcrafted so please allow for individual variations. The one you receive will vary somewhat due to the individual design, fabrics, feathers, beads, buttons, magical charms, fetishes, hand sculpted face, and other elements of each Voodoo Altar doll. Orunla measures approximately 8 x 5 inches tall and is self standing. Quantities may be adjusted at checkout.

$75.00

Manman Brigit, Vodou Loa of the Cemeteries, Money & Justice

A very powerful Lwa, Manman Brigit rules the Ghede and transitions of life and death, major life changes, cemeteries, money and children. Ma'man Brigit is invoked to cure those who are near death as a result of magick. She is known to be very wise, and swift to respond to petitions for help!

Like with all Planet Voodoo's authentic Voodoo dolls, these powerful and magickal Manman Brigit Altar dolls are lovingly constructed out of a base of sticks and Spanish moss, hand-stitched with the finest fabrics, and adorned with vintage lace, fancy yarns, feathers, and special charms, semiprecious stones, crystals, fetishes, and beads unique to the particular Spirit. Their faces are expertly hand-sculpted and carved out of clay, then baked and painted with details. Each expertly handcrafted Manman Brigit Altar Doll is carefully consecrated according to proper Voodoo protocol, anointed with ritual oils, and ritually prepared to house a particular loa or spirit. Your authentic Manman Brigit Altar doll will arrive ready to enhance your connection to the loving and wise spirit of Manman Brigit, the Voodoo Lwa of Cemeteries, Justice, Magick, and Money.

Each Manman Brigit Altar doll is uniquely handcrafted so please allow for individual variations. The one you receive will vary somewhat due to the individual design, fabrics, feathers, beads, buttons, magical charms, fetishes, hand sculpted face, and other elements of each Manman Brigit Altar doll. Manman Brigit measures approximately 8 x 5 inches tall and is self standing. Quantities may be adjusted at checkout.

$75.00

Manman Brigit Voodoo Doll

 Price for both: $130.00

(a $150.00 value)

Erzulie Freda is the quintessential Voodoo love Goddess, the Loa of romantic love. She is invoked to help find a lover, or renew a love relationship. She is also a powerful magician who can obliterate poison and evil magic, and she can offer wealth and luxury to those who serve her.

Erzulie Freda is the epitome of femininity and compassion.  She possesses great beauty, grace, and sensuality, and demands cleanliness of her children. Her symbols are a heart, a mirror, and a fan.  Erzulie is often weeping, and these can be tears of sadness, joy, or frustration.  She is syncretized with the Catholic Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows.

Like with all Planet Voodoo's authentic Voodoo dolls, these powerful and magickal Erzulie Freda Voodoo love dolls are lovingly constructed out of a base of sticks and Spanish moss, hand-stitched with the finest fabrics, and adorned with vintage lace, fancy yarns, feathers, and special charms, semiprecious stones, crystals, fetishes, and beads unique to the particular Spirit. Their faces are expertly hand-sculpted and carved out of clay, then baked and painted with details. Each exquisite Erzulie Freda Voodoo doll is carefully consecrated according to proper Voodoo protocol, anointed with ritual oils, and ritually prepared to house a particular loa or spirit. Your authentic Erzulie Freda Voodoo love doll will arrive ready to enhance your connection to the loving and Divine spirit of Erzulie Freda, the Voodoo Goddess of love. Measures approximately 8 - 10 inches tall. Quantities may be adjusted at checkout.

$75.00

Papa Legba with black face

Papa Legba with black face

Papa Legba with brown face

Papa Legba, Guardian of the Crossroads

Papa Legba is the Guardian of the Crossroads, a master linguist, trickster, warrior, and the personal messenger of destiny. He has the power to remove obstacles and provide opportunities. All ceremonies begin and end with Papa Legba, and there can be no communication with any of the other Loas without consulting him first. Papa Legba is honored as a Voodoo doll, perfect for a home altar or for putting behind your front door where he will keep the path clear from obstacles.

Papa Legba is the master linguist, the trickster , warrior, and the personal messenger of destiny. He has the power to remove obstacles and he provides opportunities. All ceremonies begin and end with Papa Legba, and there can be no communication with any of the other loas without consulting him first. His gift for linguistics enables him to translate the requests of humans into the languages of the spirits and loas.

Papa Legba's colors are red in black (as served in New Orleans), and some of his favorite things that can be used as offerings include, candy, cigars, rum, and tobacco. He absolutely loves palm oil. His number is three and his day of the week is Monday. He is often depicted as an old man with a crooked cane, dressed in brown pants, and accompanied by a rooster. Papa Legba is famous for granting fame and fortune through petitioning him with the crossroads ritual.

Like all Planet Voodoo's authentic Voodoo dolls, these powerful and magickal Papa Legba  Altar dolls are lovingly constructed out of a base of sticks and Spanish moss, hand-stitched with the  fabrics made in his favorite colors. They come with his characteristic crooked cane, a straw hat, and will be wearing a sun charm or a key and come with a rooster or dog, depending on availability. Their faces are expertly hand-sculpted and carved out of clay, then baked and painted with details. Each exquisite Papa Legba Voodoo Altar doll is carefully consecrated according to proper Voodoo protocol, anointed with ritual oils, and ritually prepared to house a particular loa or spirit. Your authentic Papa Legba Voodoo Altar doll will arrive ready to enhance your connection to the loving and Divine spirits of Voodoo, provide opportunities for you, and remove any obstacles that you may be facing.

There are two styles of Papa Legba Altar dolls. One has a black face with eyes painted like cowry shells while the other has a brown face. Please indicate your preference on the special instructions box upon checkout. Measures approximately 10-12 inches tall and is self-standing. Quantities may be adjusted at checkout.

$75.00

$75.00

Oya, Guardian of the Cemeteries, Mistress of the Marketplace, Loa of Winds & Hurricanes

Oya is the Mistress of the marketplace and the one who rules over the winds and the hurricanes. She is very powerful and is likened to St. Theresa and St. Catherine. Her purpose is for ancestral connection and success in the marketplace, and is called upon when a great change is needed. If you need help in business, Oyá can bring you prosperity in economic affairs. She can be placed in the library or office of your home. She likes red wine, grapes, plums, and eggplant, so make sure you make these available to her as an offering for what you ask of her.

Use Oya as a focusing tool for change. Oya is particularly useful for improving business affairs. Concentrate on the outcome you wish to occur and ask Oya for assistance in creating this change. Make an offering for three days following your request. Appropriate offerings for Oya include red wine, grapes, plums, eggplant, black horsehair, and grave.

Like all Planet Voodoo's authentic Voodoo dolls, these powerful and magickal Oya Altar dolls are lovingly constructed out of a base of sticks and Spanish moss, hand-stitched with the finest fabrics, and adorned with vintage lace, fancy yarns, feathers, and special charms, semiprecious stones, crystals, fetishes, and beads unique to the particular Spirit. Their faces are expertly hand-sculpted and carved out of clay, then baked and painted with details. Each exquisite Oya Altar doll is carefully consecrated according to proper Voodoo protocol, anointed with ritual oils, and ritually prepared to house a particular loa or spirit.  Measures approximately 8 x 5 inches tall and is self-standing. Quantities may be adjusted at checkout.

$75.00

Similar to the sirens of Greek mythology, La Sirene's beautiful songs lead followers to distraction—or marriage.  She is known to grant gifts of extreme wealth and luck.  La Sirene is especially honored in New Orleans Voodoo and when petitioned in that city, she is offered shrimp, seaweed, and seawater.  In return, she blesses her followers with gifts of music and song. La Sirene's ritual colors are blue and green, and her offerings include sea glass, pink champagne, combs, sacred songs and chants, and sweet white wine.

La Sirene epitomizes seductive power. She is the wife of Agwe and the mistress of Ogun. Petition La Sirene when you need luck, or when you need to enhance your seductive power, sensuality, and sex appeal.

Like all Planet Voodoo's authentic Voodoo dolls, these powerful and magickal La Sirene Voodoo Altar dolls are lovingly constructed out of a base of sticks and Spanish moss, hand-stitched with the finest fabrics, and adorned with vintage lace, fancy yarns, feathers, and special charms, semiprecious stones, crystals, fetishes, and beads unique to the particular Spirit. Their faces are expertly hand-sculpted and carved out of clay, then baked and painted with details. La Sirene Altar Dolls are depicted as mermaids and have a beautiful mermaid tail exquisitely and expertly handcrafted out of polymer clay and painted. Each exquisite La Sirene Altar doll is carefully consecrated according to proper Voodoo protocol, anointed with ritual oils, and ritually prepared to house a particular loa or spirit. Your authentic La Sirene Altar doll will arrive ready to enhance your connection to the loving and Divine spirit of La Sirene, the Voodoo Goddess of love, wealth, luck, and sex appeal.

La Siren Voodoo Altar Dolls are approximately 8 x 5" tall inches tall and are self-standing. Quantities may be adjusted at checkout.

$75.00

Ochosi is the Santeria Orisha that represents the forces of nature and justice. He is the patron of justice, hunters, prisoners and the accused. Ochosi is a great magician and seer; as well as a warrior, hunter and fisherman. He symbolizes balance, judgment, and reason. Ochosi's colors are blue and orange, or blue and yellow,  and his numbers are three and seven.  His power  symbol is a bow and arrow. He is described as a beautiful, wild hunter who wears skins.

Ochosi "owns" all things associated with hunting and fishing. As such, his altar should include deer antlers, three arrows, three dog figurines, and a small mirror. Offerings should consist of smoked fish, deer, and game birds. He is the son of Yemaya, and brother of Eleggua and Ogun. He is a great tracker and provides men with meat and medicine from the forest but he does not live with them. Ochosi is prayed to when looking for justice or something such as a job or a house. He is also the patron of those who work with animals, and in particular, with dogs. To devotees of the Afro-Caribbean religion Santeria, October 25 is the feast day of Ochosi, and April 23 in the Lucumi tradition.

Like all Planet Voodoo's authentic Voodoo dolls, these powerful and magickal Ochosi Voodoo Altar dolls are lovingly constructed out of a base of sticks and Spanish moss, hand-stitched with the finest fabrics, and adorned with vintage lace, fancy yarns, feathers, and special charms, semiprecious stones, crystals, fetishes, and beads unique to the particular Spirit. Their faces are expertly hand-sculpted and carved out of clay, then baked and painted with details. Ochosi Voodoo Altar Dolls are depicted as hunters and have a bow and a leather bag containing several arrows. Each exquisite Ochosi Voodoo loa doll is carefully consecrated according to proper Voodoo protocol, anointed with ritual oils, and ritually prepared to house a particular loa or spirit. Your authentic Ochosi Voodoo Altar doll will arrive ready to enhance your connection to the loving and Divine spirit of Ochosi, the Voodoo patron of justice, hunters, prisoners and the accused.

Ochosi Voodoo Altar Dolls are approximately 8 x 5" tall inches tall and are self-standing. Quantities may be adjusted at checkout.

$75.00

Yemayá is the Mother of the Seven Seas, the Santeria Orisha of fertility and motherhood. She offers protection to women. She is likened to the patron saints Lady of Regla, and Mary, Star of the Sea.

According to legend, Yemayá originated in Egypt as the Goddess Isis. It is thought by some that the Nubian slaves who returned to different parts of Africa may have brought Isis with them under the new name of Yemayá

Myth has it that Yemayá gave birth to the 14 Yoruban Goddesses and Gods. When her uterine waters broke, it caused a great flood creating the oceans. The first human man and woman were borne from her womb.

Yemaya is the Creation Goddess, and is often depicted as a mermaid. She is associated with the moon, ocean, and female mysteries. As such, she is the governess of the household and of matters pertaining to women including childbirth, conception, childhood safety, love, and healing. Extremely compassionate and merciful, Yemaya rules the dreamtime, oversees the Moon, deep secrets, ancient wisdom, salt water, sea shells, and the collective unconscious.

Yemayá goes by a number of different names including Queen of Witches, Mother of Fishes, The Constantly Changing Woman, The Ocean Mother, Mother of Dreams and Secrets, Mother of Pearl, Mama Watta (Mother of Waters), and Yemaya-Olokun (powerful dream aspect).

This Yemayá  Altar Doll is carefully handcrafted in the traditional fashion out of Spanish moss and sticks, and adorned with beautiful fabrics, fancy yarns, ribbons, feathers, beads, and special magickal objects and symbols for the Yoruban Goddess. She measures approximately 10 inches tall and is self-standing. Quantities may be adjusted at checkout.

$75.00

$75.00

Obàtálá, Sky King of the White Cloth

Obàtálá is the creator Spirit, a symbol of peace and purity, the Father of humankind, and messenger to Olofi, the ruler of the World. He rules the mind and intellect, cosmic equilibrium, male and female. Obàtálá is likened to the patron saint Our Lady of Mercy. Always male and female, Obàtálá rules the head, keeps the peace, and is the highest deity concerned with the daily lives of humans. Obàtálá carries the gifts of benevolence, wisdom, health, healing, and power. His force of the human mind is reason and his primary value is ethics. He is always dressed in white; hence, the meaning of his name, Obàtálá (King who wears white cloth). His worshippers strive to practice moral correctness as unblemished as his robe. While drunk on palm wine, Obàtálá created "defective" (handicapped) individuals, making him the patron deity of such people.

Like all Planet Voodoo's authentic Voodoo dolls, these powerful and magickal Obàtálá Voodoo Altar dolls are lovingly constructed out of a base of sticks and Spanish moss, hand-stitched with the finest fabrics, and adorned with ribbons, fancy yarns, buttons, and feathers. Each powerful Obàtálá Voodoo Altar doll is carefully consecrated according to proper Voodoo protocol, anointed with ritual oils, and  magickally prepared to function as a conduit through which your intentions can be manifested into reality. Your authentic Obàtálá Voodoo Altar doll will arrive ready to enhance your connection to the the Divine Spirits of Voodoo. Measures approximately 12 x 5 inches and is self-standing. Quantities may be adjusted at checkout.

Chango is the god of fire, thunder, power, and sensuality. He has the power to help you win wars, defeat your enemies, and can help you gain power over others. He will ensure you are victorious over all of your difficulties. Chango is believed to have once been a Yoruban king; thus, he must be treated as such.

Santa Barbara Bendita is the Catholic Saint used to represent Chango. The reason this Saint represents Chango is because of the use of the color red and the sword. Also, in many depictions of this Saint, there is castle in the picture, and since Chango was a King, the castle was a fitting correspondence.

Chango is a very righteous Orisha and loves to do his part in righting wrongs. He is there to see that "what goes around comes around". Chango was literally a king in Africa, whose spirit after death was elevated to the level of an Orisha.

While alive on earth, he showed no mercy to his enemies and his fame spread all over much of Africa, where even the Bantus of the Congo area came to honor him. There he was called Nsasi. The Araras of neighboring Dahomey called him Jevioso and Jakuta, which means the Thrower of the Thunderstones.

Many of the stories about Chango have to do with his relations with women. Yemaya was his mother. He had relationships with Ochun, Oya, and Obba. Obba was his legitimate wife, but he spent more time with Ochun and Oya. He was a true womanizer and women loved him. After he exchanged his divination tools with Orunla in exchange for Orunla's ability to dance, there was no stopping him. Of course all of this caused problems and Chango often had to spend much time at war. Chango was a keen diviner and used his "ache" to come out victorious on many occasions. The children of Chango usually are born with good psychic abilities, also. So, if Chango is your father, try to develop your spirituality to the utmost.

Like all Planet Voodoo's authentic Voodoo dolls, these powerful and magickal Chango Voodoo Altar dolls are lovingly constructed out of a base of sticks and Spanish moss, hand-stitched with the  fabrics made in his favorite colors. Their faces are expertly hand-sculpted and carved out of clay, then baked and painted with details. Each exquisite Chango Voodoo Altar doll is carefully consecrated according to proper Voodoo protocol, anointed with ritual oils, and ritually prepared to house a particular loa or spirit. Your authentic Chango Voodoo Altar doll will arrive ready to enhance your connection to the loving and Divine spirits of Voodoo. Measures approximately 10-12 inches tall and is self-standing. Quantities may be adjusted at checkout.

 Price for 7 dolls: $475.00

(a $525.00 value)