'Vodou: Sacred Powers of Haiti' at the Field Museum Looks Beyond Myths and Manufactured Images

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When you hear the word Vodou, what comes to mind? Zombies, evil spells, or dolls stuck with pins? 

ILLINOIS---A remarkable exhibition of over 300 authentic Vodou objects from Haiti will open at The Field Museum on Oct. 24, 2014 and run through April 26, 2015. "Vodou: Sacred Powers of Haiti" looks beyond myths and manufactured Hollywood images – exhibition visitors will see no dolls with pins stuck into them. Instead, the exhibition explores the underground history and true nature of a living religion, and reveals Vodou as a vital spiritual and social force that remains an important part of daily life in Haiti. In the exhibition, the story of Vodou is told from the viewpoints of people who practice the religion. Through text and videos, Vodouists express their points of view about various aspects of their symbols, rituals, and spiritual beliefs. [link]

Field Museum: "Vodou: Sacred Powers of Haiti" (Oct. 24-April 26, 2015); 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL; (312) 922-9410; fieldmuseum.org