Vodou Drapo of Sen Jak Maje

A Sacred Banner of the Warrior Saint

Handcrafted in the living tradition of Haitian Vodou, this ceremonial drapo (flag) is consecrated to Sen Jak Maje — Saint James the Major, the warrior lwa who rides at the head of the Ogou nation. Syncretized with the Catholic image of Saint James on horseback, Sen Jak Maje is the embodiment of divine warfare, military valor, and righteous power. He is called upon by those who face great battles — spiritual, physical, or legal — and who need the strength of a warrior saint at their side.

Drapo are not mere decoration; they are living vessels, sewn with intention and adorned with sequins and beadwork to capture and reflect the light of the divine. This flag is carried in ceremony to call Sen Jak Maje forward, to invoke his warrior blessing, and to honor the covenant between the living and the champion of the Ogou nation.

Ritual Uses

• Altar centerpiece for Sen Jak Maje and Ogou nation veneration
• Ceremonial procession and Vodou fèt
• Protection in battle, legal matters, and overcoming enemies
• Petitions for courage, victory, and divine justice

Treat with reverence. Offer him rum, red candles, and iron. Store away from direct sunlight to preserve the beadwork and sequins.