Ponya Èzili Dantò (dagger) 14" | Erzulie Dantor Dagger

Ezili Dantor Ponya, a ritual dagger used in Haitian Vodou, especially in the Petwo nation. Each is unique and arrives in a beautiful box. The ponya is 13 inches long and entirely hand-decorated with high-quality glass rhinestones in the traditional blue and red colors of Manbo Ezili Dantor / Erzulie Danto / Ezili Dantò. The designs include hearts, veve-inspired motifs, and protective Petwo patterns.

About Erzulie Dantor

Erzulie Dantor is the fierce and protective mother of Haiti, a central lwa of the Petwo rite. Known under many spellings — Ezili Dantor, Erzulie Danto, Ezili Dantò, Metres Dantor — she embodies righteous rage, sacrifice, protection, and uncompromising love for her children.

Her historical presence is tied to the ceremony of Bwa Kayiman on August 14, 1791, presided over by Dutty Boukman and Cecile Fatiman, a night that ignited the Haitian Revolution. Dantor is honored as a mother who fought to bring a nation into being. She is the flame behind revolt, the iron will of Haitian resistance, the guardian spirit who protects the vulnerable and defends with blades, fire, and ferocity.

She is often represented through imagery of the Black Madonna, scarred cheeks (twa mak), and the weapons she carries. Some call her the Queen of Haiti, a lwa of sacrifice, survival, and unstoppable strength.

Item Details

• Length: 13 inches

• Materials: Stainless steel dagger with hand-applied glass rhinestones

• Color scheme: Traditional Petwo blue and red

• Designs: Hearts, veve-inspired lines, protective patterns

• Each piece is unique

• For ritual, altar, artistic, or ceremonial use

• Not a toy. Use responsibly. Keep out of reach of children.