Elegua child sitting with 12" drum

Made of plaster. Bright colors. Without drum.

Eleguá is the fundamental Orisha in the Yoruba religion, master of the paths, destiny, luck, and prosperity. As the messenger prince, 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 to 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.