{"product_id":"guira-forrada-shango-4alto-x-4ancho","title":"Covered Guira Shango 4\" High x 4\" Wide","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThe covered güiro for Shango (often called [cheré or shekeré] when decorated) is used in Santería to invoke, honor, and set the rhythm during ceremonies dedicated to this orisha, lord of the drum, thunder, and justice. It is an essential percussion instrument for praising Shango and is characterized by being adorned with beads in his colors (red and white). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eInstrument of Consecration and Praise:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e It is used to accompany the chants (suyeres) and dances in honor of Shango, attracting his energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eSantería Musical Structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e It is part of the musical ensemble in the güiros (minor saint festivals), along with the vocals, guataca, and drums.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eVeneration of Virility and Strength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e As the Orisha of fire and justice, the covered güiro vibrates to highlight the force of nature that Shango represents.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Botanica Nena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49345835827419,"sku":"DM","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3570\/0699\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_da39c73a-2de4-4ccc-9a89-4b4d5befb6ce.png?v=1790102658","url":"https:\/\/botanicanena.com\/en\/products\/guira-forrada-shango-4alto-x-4ancho","provider":"Botanica Nena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}