Elegua 12" Tall

Eleguá is the fundamental Orisha in the Yoruba religion, master of the paths, destiny, luck, and prosperity. As a 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 home entrances, 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.