
This is a shrine that honors the human head, which the Yoruba believe is the vessel of the soul and the determinant of one's fortune. For this reason, the head is often magnified in Yoruba art. The House of the Head, or ile ori, is an ornamental, four-sided, crown-shaped chest. The cowrie shells that cover the shrine represent the wealth and social status of its owner. An ile ori may contain smaller shrines and prayers to sustain the power of the head.
Dimensions:
Casa De Ori C 11" x 7.5"
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