African Orishas & Drums
Orisa(s) are venerated as incarnate natural forces; spirits which represent conduits of the Divine Being Olódùmarè's energy expressing itself in the Universe. Like the colors of the spectrum, each Orisha rules over a certain aspect, or level of life. Together they unite as one singular expression, that is Olódùmarè. It is said that some of the Orisa are ancient, created as far back as the "beginning of time" . Orisa are thought to be both divinities and immortalized ancestors of Yorubaland.
The Loa (also Lwa or L'wha) are the spirits of the voodoo religion practiced in Louisiana, Haiti, Benin, and other parts of the world. They are also referred to as Mystères and the Invisibles, in which are intermediaries between Bondye (Bon Dieu, or good god)—the Creator, who is distant from the world—and humanity. Unlike saints or angels however, they are not simply prayed to, they are served.
The Loa (also Lwa or L'wha) are the spirits of the voodoo religion practiced in Louisiana, Haiti, Benin, and other parts of the world. They are also referred to as Mystères and the Invisibles, in which are intermediaries between Bondye (Bon Dieu, or good god)—the Creator, who is distant from the world—and humanity. Unlike saints or angels however, they are not simply prayed to, they are served.
 Ellegua Head - 8012B In Yoruba mythology, Ellegua is an Orisha (spirit) associated with "opening the ways", or crossroads.the protector of travelers, deity of roads, particularly crossroads, the deity with the power over fortune and misfortune, He is often represented in the home by a cement head behind the door. This charm represents such a head and is made hollow so that it can be stuffed with herbs and/or other materials. 13mm W x 18mm H (plus bale) Bronze $ 15.00  Eshu/Ellegua - 8000B In Yoruba mythology, Ellegua is an Orisha (spirit) associated with "opening the ways", or crossroads. Often depicted as a child or a small man, he is a playful; a trickster and a strategist amongst the divinities. $ 15.00  Yemaya - 8002B Yemaya - Infinitely beautiful and compassionate Mother Ocean. Mother of all life. Comforter of sorrows, protector of women and children. She holds the mask of Olokun, spirit of the dark ocean depth, and the serpent of Damballah, figure of life force flowing through all Creation . 18mm W x 38mm H (plus bale) Bronze $ 15.00  Ogun - 8003B Ogun - Lord of Iron and the wild forest. Inventor, Smith, Warrior, maker of civilization. . He is the patron of smiths, 17mm W x 37mm H (plus bale) Bronze $ 15.00  Oshun Dancing - 8004B Oshun - Beautiful lady of sweet springs and flowing rivers and streams. Lady of jewels, art, dancing, joy, seduction and sensuality. - syncretized with Our Lady of Charity (La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre), - associated with the color yellow, metal brass, peacock feathers, mirrors, and honey. 17mm W x 40mm H (plus bale) Bronze $ 15.00 |  Ellegua Head - 8012S In Yoruba mythology, Ellegua is an Orisha (spirit) associated with "opening the ways", or crossroads, the protector of travelers, deity of roads, particularly crossroads, the deity with the power over fortune and misfortune, He is often represented in the home by a cement head behind the door. This charm represents such a head and is made hollow so that it can be stuffed with herbs and/or other materials. 13mm W x 18mm H (plus bale) Sterling Silver $ 35.00  Eshu/Ellegua - 8000S In Yoruba mythology, Ellegua is an Orisha (spirit) associated with "opening the ways", or crossroads. Often depicted as a child or a small man, he is a playful; a trickster and a strategist amongst the divinities. $ 35.00  Yemaya - 8002S Yemaya - Infinitely beautiful and compassionate Mother Ocean. Mother of all life. Comforter of sorrows, protector of women and children. She holds the mask of Olokun, spirit of the dark ocean depth, and the serpent of Damballah, figure of life force flowing through all Creation. 18mm W x 38mm H (plus bale) Sterling Silver $ 35.00  Ogun - 8003S Ogun - Lord of Iron and the wild forest. Inventor, Smith, Warrior, maker of civilization. . He is the patron of smiths, 17mm W x 37mm H (plus bale) Sterling Silver $ 35.00  Oshun Dancing - 8004S Oshun - Beautiful lady of sweet springs and flowing rivers and streams. Lady of jewels, art, dancing, joy, seduction and sensuality. - syncretized with Our Lady of Charity (La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre), - associated with the color yellow, metal brass, peacock feathers, mirrors, and honey. 17mm W x 40mm H (plus bale) Sterling Silver $ 35.00 |
