28 Aug Papa Ghede Bell garçon, 2000
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in Mixed Media 1995–2001
Papa Ghede Bell garçon, 2000
Wood, Steel, Paint & Mixed
18″ x 32″ x 2.25″
Available
The song that gives this piece it’s name translates:
Papa Ghede, he’s a pretty good guy
Papa Ghede, he’s a pretty good guy
He’s dressed all in black
Because he’s going to the palace
The song tells the story of an event in Haitian history when a group of houngans possessed by the spirit of Ghede stormed the palace demanding money for the poor. The money was given them because even the president can’t refuse the god of death.