The bow and arrow in Santería primarily represent Ochosi, the orisha of hunting, symbolizing precision, justice, the pursuit of goals, and the hunt for evolution. As an ebbó (offering/work), it is used to direct energy, hunt for good fortune, or eliminate obstacles and enemies
Attribute of Ochosi: It is the main tool of this Orisha, the owner of the prison, justice, and hunting. It represents unerring aim to achieve goals and solve problems.