Black Congo Wooden Head

Hand-Carved Cedar Wood for Spiritual Work

Measures Approx. 7" High x 4" Wide

The Agboran (or Agborán) is a wooden carved figure commonly used in Afro-Cuban religions such as Palo Monte and Santería to represent specific energies, spirits (Eggun), or deities, acting as an intermediary for protection, consultation, or spiritual communication, often personalized with ritual elements. 

• Black Congo Head: Specifically, these carved figures refer to Congo representations (Palo Monte), which are fundamental for channeling the energy of the "monte" or ancestral spirits.
• Ritual Purpose: They are used for home protection, receiving messages, or in the preparation of spiritual works, and are personalized through ceremonies to activate their function. 

In summary, it is a sacred element of spiritual work and representation within the Congo cult.