DAMBALLAH Voodoo Veve Charm

Sterling Silver and Bronze charms are in stock and ready to ship immediately. Please be aware that the Gold veves are made to order and will generally take 3 to 5 weeks production time before shipment.

Damballah is the Creator of the universe and is viewed as a loving father to the world. His presence brings peace and harmony. Damballah is strongly linked with the ancestors, and he and his companion Ayida Wedo are the oldest and wisest of the lwa. As a source of life, he is also strongly associated with water and the rain.

Beautifully and intricately detailed, this Black Water Siren Studio exclusive depicts an representation of the Damballah voodoo veve. Completely hand carved, then cast in solid metal of your choice, oxidized to bring out the detail, and polished to a high shine. It is detailed on both sides, and will look great no matter which way it is worn. Durable and hefty, this is an enduring piece of art that will stand the test of time and become a family heirloom for generations.

Charm is about 3/4″ wide by 1-1/8″ tall. A little over 1/16″ or 2mm thick. Comes with a sturdy jump ring bail to wear on a chain or add to a charm bracelet. Chain is not included.

Damballah, the Eastern Light (Sun), is the Creator of the universe. The sign of Damballah, also known as Papa Damballah, is the twin serpent. Damballah is “The Great Master”, the creator of the cosmos. Damballah is one of the most important of all the Lwa. Damballah is the Sky Father and the primordial creator of all life. He rules the mind, intellect, and cosmic equilibrium. Damballah, as the serpent spirit and “The Great Master”, created the cosmos by using his 7,000 coils to form the stars and the planets in the heavens and to shape the hills and valleys on earth. By shedding the serpent skin, Damballah created all the waters on the earth.

Damballah, the patriarchal serpent divinity, is an ancient water spirit associated with rain, wisdom, and fertility. Damballah is usually entwined with his wife Ayida Wedo, the rainbow. Damballah is often represented as St. Patrick (who mastered the serpents of Ireland), and sometimes as the patriarchal Moses holding the Ten Commandments. In many temples, a permanent basin of water is maintained for the Loa. Many representations include Damballah’s main sacrificial food—an egg, the symbol of fertility and life.

Catholic counterpart: St. Patrick (who drove the snakes out of Ireland). Sometimes also associated with Moses, whose staff transformed into a snake to prove the power of God over that wielded by Egyptian priests.

Holiday: March 17 (St. Patrick's Day)
Offerings: An egg on a mound of flour, corn syrup, chickens, other white objects such as white flowers.
Color: White

The Black Water Siren Studio rendering of this veve symbol is exclusively our own copyrighted design. Any imitation of our design shown here that is seen or sold elsewhere other than through Black Water Siren Studio is counterfeit, a violation of copyright law, and should be reported.

Gold price is based on $1835/oz (12-27-22) and is subject to change without notice based on daily market value.