S O S Y E T E  D U  M A R C H E , I N C

M A M B O  V Y E  Z O  K O M A N D E  L A  M E N F O
S O S Y E T E  D U M A R C H E
T H E  F O U R C I R C L E S
H O U S E  O F T H E  W A L K E R

"Initiation Ceremony" by Riguad Benoit, showing the badji open to the altar within, on the left.

Badjis (Altars) - for the Spirits

A badji is the special inner sanctum of Haitian peristyles. All over Haiti, wherever you find houmfors and peristyles, you find badjis- the sacred altar rooms of the Lwa. Often, they are closed by double doors, which are opened during a Vodou service, so the Lwa can participate with the congregation. The badjis offered here on the the Vodou Store are smaller versions of what you find in a Haitian temple. Each one is created specifically for the Lwa it houses. The colors, decorations and pakets are all chosen for their specificity to the Lwa. Each comes with an explanation of the Lwa, the foods that are traditionally given as offerings and instructions for a simple service you can do for that particular Lwa. These badjis can be kept out in public areas, with their doors closed, and opened when you wish to commune with the Lwa or to share your service with them. Either way, each is a lovely and personal altar, a place to serve the Spirits when you do not have the space to create temple room for them.

As the head of the Gede Family, the Baron is served every November 2, for Fet Gede. Here, we created a beautiful badji that can house his energy matrix, so you don't have to wait till November to call upon him for guidance and power! The badji is 18 tall, with a drawer for his items. It is painted black with deep violet trim, heavily beaded and decorated with veves. The interior features a large glossy chromolith of St. Gerard, the Catholic saint syncretized with Baron. Along with the image, we've given you a paket made with The Baron's herbs and perfumes; a black and violet beaded necklace, to wear when you serve him; and a parchment scroll, with information about the Baron, and what offerings he accepts as payment for his service. This badji has been created and blessed by Mambo Vye Zo, a Mambo Asogwe in Haitian Vodou, and carries the correct energy to access the Baron's energy matrix. Appeal to the Baron when you wish to connect to the energy of your ancestors.

The Baron's Badji is $250.00.

 Maman Brigette - is the wife of the Baron and she is the one who births all the new souls into the world. To her womb (the graveyard), we return in death. Maman Brigette's badji is approximately 18 inches tall, with a drawer for her items. Two doors swing open to reveal a chromolith of St.Bridget, the Catholic saint syncretized with Maman. The badji is painted deep violet, with black trim. The front is ornamented with crosses and black onyx beading. The back and sides carry her two most popular veves. Inside, we've created a special paket for her from herbs and perfumes. There is a violet and black bead necklace to wear when you are serving her and a parchment roll, with information about Maman Brigette, and what offerings she accepts as payment for her services. This badji has been created and blessed by Mambo Vye Zo, a Mambo Asogwe in Haitian Vodou, and carries the correct energy to access Maman Brigette's energy matrix. Appeal to Maman Brigette when you have a court case that needs deciding; when you wish to connect with your ancestors or when you have a tough decision to make. Maman Brigette's Badji is $250.00. 

 Ogoun - is the warrior of the Vodou pantheon. Military might and knowledge of the forest belong to this fierce warrior, metalsmith and healer. Ogoun's badji is approximately 18 inches tall, with a drawer for his items. Two doors swing open to reveal the a chromolith of St.George, one of the many Catholic saints syncretized with Ogoun. His badji is painted red and blue, the colors of the Haitian flag. The front is ornamented with metallic ornaments, milagros and brass beading. The back and sides carry the two most popular veves. Inside, we've created a special paket for him. There is a red and blue bead necklace to wear when you are serving him and a parchment roll, with information about Ogoun, and what offerings he accepts as payment for his services. This badji has been created and blessed by Mambo Vye Zo, a Mambo Asogwe in Haitian Vodou, and carries the correct energy to access Ogoun's energy matrix. Appeal to Ogoun when you have a a battle to face, for courage and for knowedge of the forge.

Ogoun's Badji is $250.00. 

Damballah Wedo is the cool, white benevolent serpent of creation. It is said that Damballah carries the Ancestors on his back, confer all their wisdom to His devotees. Damballah's badji is approximately 18 inches tall, with a drawer for his items. Two doors swing open to reveal an white, crystal covered interior. The back wall supports a laminated chromolith of St. Patrick, the Catholic saint syncretized with Damballah. There is also a white ironwork crucific, symbol of the Tree that Damballah resides in. His badji is painted pure white, with crystal highlights, symbolizing Damballah's purity and coolness. The front is ornamented with crystal nail heads and gold tinted medallions. The back and sides carry the two most popular veves for Damballah. Inside, we've created a special paket for him. There is a white and crystal bead necklace to wear when you are serving him and a parchment roll, with information about Damballah, and what offerings he accepts as payment for his services. This badji has been created and blessed by Mambo Vye Zo, a Mambo Asogwe in Haitian Vodou, and carries the correct energy to access Damballah's energy matrix. Appeal to Damballah for courage and for knowledge of the Ancestors.

Damballah's Badji is $250.00.

Gede is the name of the rowdy group of spirits, who come to town for Fet Gede on November 2. Always in crowd, They cavort, drink and dance with abandon. The Gedes badji is approximately 18 inches tall, with a drawer for their items. Two doors swing open to reveal a purple crystal interior and five grinning skulls, emblematic of Gede and his silly grin. This badji has been created and blessed by Mambo Vye Zo, a Mambo Asogwe in Haitian Vodou, and carries the correct energy to access Gedes energy matrix. Appeal to Gede for healing and the safe passage of children.

Gede's Badji is $250.00.

Simbi is the name of the Kongo spirits who like water and appear to their devotees as snakes. This badji is for Papa Simbi, father of the Simbi nation. The Simbi badji is approximately 18 inches tall, with a drawer for items. Two doors swing open to reveal a lush green interior of leaves, crystals and a huge Boa Constrictor snake skin climbing the back wall. This badji has been created and blessed by Mambo Vye Zo, a Mambo Asogwe in Haitian Vodou, and carries the correct energy to access Simbi's energy matrix. Appeal to Simbi for help in all works of a magical nature.

Simbi's Badji is $250.00.