Elegua 12"H

12" tall Eleguá figure. Decorative and ritual piece for use in Santería practices and the Yoruba religion.

Eleguá is the fundamental Orisha in the Yoruba religion, master of the paths, destiny, luck, and prosperity. As the prince messenger, he opens or closes paths, being the first to be invoked in any ceremony or ritual. His image represents intelligence, duality, and initial protection. 

• Main meaning: He is the guardian of crossroads and the entrances of the home, an intermediary between humans and gods.
• Representation: Frequently represented as a mischievous child or through a stone figure (otán) with a human shape or cowrie shells (dilogún) for the eyes and mouth.
• Colors and Days: His colors are red and black. He is primarily honored on Mondays.