Vodou Ason Zo Koulev Asogwe with Snake Vertebrae for Oungan & Manbo

Experience the sacred artistry of Haitian Vodou with this authentic ason, crafted for Houngan, Manbo, and Mambo Asogwe initiates. Handmade in Haiti, each rattle features a natural calabash gourd adorned with multicolored glass beads and authentic snake vertebrae (zo koulev), sacred to Danbala Wedo. A small bell honors Papa Loko, the Lwa who bestows the ason during initiation.

Each ason is a unique spiritual instrument symbolizing priestly authority, ancestral lineage, and the power to communicate with the Lwa (Loa) and spirits. The beadwork netting holds the bones of the serpent, echoing the wisdom and continuity of Danbala Wedo, the primordial serpent. This is more than a rattle — it is a “telephone to the spirits” and a ceremonial tool of immense significance.

Perfect for ceremonial use, museum-quality display, or collectors of Afro-Atlantic sacred art, the ason embodies the highest rank of priesthood within the Haitian Vodou tradition.

Features

Handmade Haitian Vodou ason (priest rattle)

Natural calabash gourd body

Multicolor glass trade beads

Sacred snake vertebrae (zo koulev) incorporated

Attached ritual bell for calling the spirits

Authentic ceremonial instrument for Houngan, Manbo, and Mambo Asogwe

Unique handcrafted design, no two are identical

Symbolizes ancestral lineage, spiritual authority, and connection to the Lwa

Specifications

Height: approx. 10–12 inches

Width: approx. 4–5 inches (varies by gourd)

Materials: Calabash gourd, glass beads, natural fiber, snake vertebrae, metal bell

Handmade: Yes

Condition: New

Package Includes

1 × Handmade Vodou Ason Priest Rattle