voodoo doll
Curse-linked figurine
A voodoo doll is a small figure representing a specific person, used in folk magic with the belief that actions performed on the doll—sticking pins, binding, burning—will affect the person it represents.
Though associated with Haitian Vodou, the practice has broader folk roots.
In popular culture, voodoo dolls symbolize magical revenge or manipulation: She jabbed pins into a voodoo doll of her ex.
Malevolent incantation
- curseInvoked harm through words
- spellArrange letters correctly
- jinxCurse bringing misfortune
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
bewitchment · conjuration · incantation · sorcery · witchcraft · black magic · mojo · rootwork
Small magical figure
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- likenessVisual similarity or representation
- puppetControlled performing figure
- mannequinLife-sized display figure
statuette · replica · image · representation · wax figure · moppet · simulacrum · fetish
Pointed metal fastener
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- punctureHole from penetration
- bindingLegally or morally required
- hairFibrous scalp covering
nail clippings · personal effects · photograph · connection · link · correspondence · influence · control
hex
Malevolent incantation
enchantment · bewitchment · conjuration · incantation · sorcery · witchcraft · black magic · mojo · rootwork · folk magic
poppet
Small magical figure
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- likenessVisual similarity or representation
- puppetControlled performing figure
mannequin · statuette · replica · image · representation · wax figure · moppet · simulacrum · fetish · icon
pin
Pointed metal fastener
hair · nail clippings · personal effects · photograph · connection · link · correspondence · influence · control · manipulation
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
- altarSacred ritual table
- offeringSomething presented or given
- invocationCalling upon higher authority
sacrifice · rites · chant · candle · summoning · priestess · mambo · shaman · possession · spirits
- Cursed Objectscursed ring, evil eye charm, monkey's paw, Hope Diamond
- occult objectsOuija board, crystal ball, tarot cards, amulet, talisman
- witchcraftwitch, spell, spellwork, witches, spells
- Louisiana Folkloretraiteur, Evangeline, swamp witch, haunted plantation, Papa Legba
- occult toolswand, tarot cards, cauldron, crystal ball, grimoire
- Vodoulwa, loa, mambo, Baron Samedi, Legba
voodoo dollprotective amulet
Charm worn for safety
good luck charm · dreamcatcher · mezuzah · prayer beads · four-leaf clover
voodoo dollbaby doll
Toy infant replica
children's toy · Barbie doll · teddy bear · stuffed animal · action figure
voodoo dollholy relic
Consecrated religious artifact
crucifix · rosary · prayer candle · blessed object · religious icon
doll, dolly, dolls, voodoo, doll-like, dollhouse, hoodoo, dollmaking, voodoos