The Origin of Voodoo Dolls While the exact origins of the Voodoo doll aren’t known, it can be tracked down from the Fon people of the region that now Benin. When slavery brought the voodoo religious practice to the Southern United States—specifically Louisiana—it brought along with it the practice of imbuing dolls with magical intent. … Continue reading Vilified Voodoo Dolls: Can They Really Cause Harm?