Abita 12" High X 8" Wide

Hand-carved in wood, Measures:  12" High X 8" Wide Approx

Abita is a minor Orisha or entity within the Yoruba pantheon (Santería), often associated with intense forces, evil, and deep knowledge to counteract evil. It is a foundation composed of three alboranes: Abita, Ara Unla, and Tentaorun, frequently operating in contexts of the Regla de Osha-Ifá and Afro-Cuban religions. 

• Nature: Represents a vast and often feared power, focused on dominion over dark aspects of existence.
• Function: It is recognized for its extensive knowledge, being capable of saving from evil, despite its connection to it.
• Veneration: It is a deity venerated in Santería and with a presence in traditions such as Umbanda and Candomblé in areas of Cuba, Brazil, and other countries in the Americas.
• Manifestation: According to descriptions, in its manifestation as a messenger, it is associated with the ancestral mothers.