Long misunderstood, Vodou is now recognized as one of the world's most powerful cultural movements, grafting elements from Catholicism and other religions onto its West African roots. Exquisitely illustrated with art from Haiti, Brazil and Cuba, THE VODOU BOX contains a history of Vodou and its influences around the world, along with examples of charms, rituals, altars and prayers, plus a colorful spirit bottle, traditionally used for communicating with the spirits and keeping evil at bay.