LiDiex Glassworks Calla Lily Vase Ensemble ca 1953 New Orleans Mardi Gras Voodoo

Description: ~ Voodoo Priestess Estate ~ © 3 piece Ensemble of LiDiex Glassworks Calla Lily Vases circa 1953 New Orleans Mardi Gras ~!~ This is another of our very long listings with an abundant text and 12 photographs. So please sit back and read the listing through. If you have come this far, we feel you will find it was worth the wait. Just over twenty-three years have now passed since we were called to do an estate that had been closed up for seventeen years! The Voodoo Estate! This type of call usually gets us excited as they are a treasure trove. Located here in Florida, there was no electricity or running water so we rigged our own lighting and in we went. If you have ever seen the Adams Family you will have some idea as to what we were greeted with! Then the attorney handling the liquidation gave us some background. The estate had belonged to an alleged powerful Voodoo Priestess/JooJoo Exorcist, grand daughter of a Marie Laveau and favored daughter of a Marie Glapion. These names meant nothing to us, but the late night talk of Voodoo and exorcism in the old mansion was enough for us to spend the night in a hotel and return in the morning to assess the estate. The rest is history. Our research has shown that this woman was what she claimed and was indeed descended from a long line of well known Vodoun family originating in New Orleans in the early 1800's. We were pretty unnerved by this until we discovered they were also devout Catholics! Although I have to admit this was unlike any Catholic home we have ever been in and some of the items found inside were a little more than unnerving. There was no feeling of dread or unwelcome in the mansion, however there was quite a bit of contraband and other items we can or will not sell here. These are some of a few pieces from this estate we will be listing this week, so check our other posting's! We will, upon the new guardian's request, issue a named Letter of Authenticity with each piece from this estate, complying with the terms set forth to us by the estate's attorney. Back to the Vases This trio of named "Calla Lily Vases" were found carefully packed and stored in the carriage house among crates of stored glass artifacts. Her journals and inventory tell us they were manufactured by the LiDiex Glassworks using their alchemic formula for silicate glass using minerals and gemstones. These vases she tells us, are all that remain of an undisclosed number that were made for the decor of their 1953 New Orleans penthouse hotel suite during Mardi Gras. Their companions were not recovered and believed to have been given away to visitors during their stay. ~!~ LiDiex Glass Works Alchemic Silicate Spirit Glass The research involved in this estate provides continuous fascination. The founder of the LiDiex Glass Works, is known to us as the 1898 LiDiex, but to most, he was known only as "LiDiex," a 5th. generation descendant of the original Man Known Only as "LiDiex" to this country who arrived as a survivor and saboteur of the slave Ship Henrietta Marie in 1701. He then found his way to New Orleans to meet with the parents of the then infant grandmother of our priestess, Marie Laveau. The 1701 LiDiex was a wood carver as were most of his descendants. This is another case of the multi-generational relationships we have encountered with this family as the LiDiex all had a strong association with these women. Although a close practitioner and believed to be father to one of her children, he was most noted for his glassmaking after his return to New Orleans from an extended stay in Europe where he studied the glass making techniques of Bohemia and Murano. He continued making glass for her and her followers up to the time of his demise in 1968. Late journals show him to be one of her chief enforcers, a "Zuvembie" leader, and refer to him as, “a skilled sorcerer, tactician, warrior and artist" who was deeply involved in her works. ~!~ Their glass works provided an additional source of income to this estate and a primary source of income for numerous staff members. Their Glassworks is attributed with their, “alchemic glass” which we have noted as being a consistent source of unexplained paranormal activity as those of you who follow the listings from this estate already know. According to her journal entries these vases were made from gemstone silicate glass using their formulas for what they called "Alchemic Silicate Glass." This is said to have been a secret formula and process. ~!~ We assume these lily's were cultivated on the estate as a few pond side clusters remained on the estate when we initially assessed it and their journals list it as an ingredient in some of their recipes for goofer dust and some nasty ingestibles. ~!~ Zantedeschia aethiopica From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, for the most part... Zantedeschia aethiopica, commonly known as calla lily and arum lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to southern Africa in Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini. Zantedeschia aethiopica is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant, evergreen where rainfall and temperatures are adequate, deciduous where there is a dry season. Its preferred habitat is in streams and ponds or on the banks. It grows to 0.6–1 m (2.0–3.3 ft) tall, with large clumps of broad, arrow shaped dark green leaves up to 45 cm (18 in) long. The inflorescences are large and are produced in spring, summer and autumn, with a pure white spathe up to 25 cm (9.8 in) and a yellow spadix up to 90 mm (3+1/2 in) long. The spadix produces a faint, sweet fragrance. Zantedeschia aethiopica contains calcium oxalate, and ingestion of the raw plant may cause a severe burning sensation and swelling of lips, tongue, and throat; stomach pain and diarrhea may occur. Distribution and Habitat Z. aethiopica is native to southern Africa, specifically Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini. It has naturalized in Kenya, Madeira, Azores, Malawi, New Zealand, Tanzania, Zambia, coastal California and Australia, particularly in Western Australia, where it has been classified as a toxic weed and pest. The cultivar 'Green Goddess' is listed in the New Zealand National Pest Plant Accord, which proscribes its cultivation, sale, and distribution. Cultivation and Uses A number of cultivars have been selected as ornamental plants: 'Crowborough' is a more cold tolerant cultivar growing to 90 cm (35 in) tall, suited to cool climates, such as Ireland or Britain and the north-western United States. 'Green Goddess' has green stripes on the spathes which allow the flowers to last much longer than the original white form. 'Green Goddess' also has a more opened and wider spathe and has the tendency to develop curvy fringes at the edge of the spathe than the original white form. The first generation hybrid of 'Green Goddess' and the original white form have a light green underside on the spathe, allowing the flower to last longer than the original white form, but no green stripes on the top side. The New Zealand National Pest Plant Accord proscribes the cultivation, sale, and distribution of 'Green Goddess'. 'Pink Mist' has a pinkish base to the spathe and pink spadix. 'Pink Mist' is not a hybrid, but a colour sport. The pink colour is best developed in partial shade after rain. 'Pink Mist' is quite delicate and weak compared to the original white form and 'Green Goddess'. Unlike the latter, 'Pink Mist' has a dormant period during winter, where the leaves almost die down completely, although it is pure Zantedeschia aethiopica. The seedlings of 'Pink Mist' are also weaker than the original white form or 'Green Goddess'. 'Red Desire' has a red instead of yellow spadix and appears to be very rare. 'White Sail', growing to 90 cm tall, has a very broad spathe. The cultivars 'Crowborough' and 'Green Goddess' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. In order to introduce colours to the large white calla lilies, like the many colours available in the dwarf summer calla lilies, attempts have been made to hybridize Z. aethiopica with Z. elliotiana. These have resulted in albino progeny, which are non-viable. Zantedeschia aethiopica can be used for treatment of wastewater due to its tolerance of iron and ability to grow in wet areas. Symbolism Zantedeschia aethiopica is the national flower of the island nation of Saint Helena, where it grows widely. Further, it is an important symbol of Irish republicanism and nationalism since 1926, because it is used to commemorate the dead of Easter 1916 and onward. ~!!~ Back to the Vases The ensemble is graduated in size from approximately 7 3/8" to, 11 7/16" to, 15 1/2" in height. They show the obvious influence of Murano. Each is poorly marked by an unnamed drunk LiDiex, as we are told in her inventory entry, "LiDiex 1953" which aside from omitting "Mardi Gras" from the inscription, is barely discernible! This is certainly an unusual trio of vintage calla lily vases with an extraordinary provenance that are much nicer than the photographs are able to depict. ~!~ We have been contacted and visited by a number of people who were interested in the items from this estate since our first batch was listed. Among the buyers have been known psychics and practitioners. More than one, after adorning themselves or handling their purchase, stated "this is a woman of power!" Many of our customers, after receiving items from this estate have reported dream contacts and other unexplained phenomenon. Unusual, authentic Voodoo Priestess Estate piece and at a bargain price! This is truly a rare opportunity to own anything with attributes to this estate. The majority of this estate is now gone. The pieces offered and sold here are some of the few remaining pieces that will ever be offered to the public. Nice addition to any collection, altar, wardrobe or decor, displays really well. Really doesn't get any better than this. There are 12 photographs, so please give them time to load, and enjoy the listing. Buyer to pay $32.00 for Insured Ground Shipping with Tracking and handling with lagniappe. We Combine Shipping. Rest assured your order will be carefully packed to withstand the onslaught of the most deranged of UPS or Postal Workers. International Buyers, Please email us for a Shipping Quote. Payment is due at listing end. Check our other posting's and sign up for our newsletter as new items are usually listed daily. ©Text and Photos Copyright 2001-2024 bushidobuce, all rights reserved. ~!~ Props are not part of the deal. Vases Only, but you knew that already. ~!~ Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 269.9 USD

Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-09T11:02:37.000Z

Shipping Cost: 32 USD