{"product_id":"mapa-africa-1-metal","title":"Africa Map 1\" Metal (Medal)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the context of Santería and Afro-Cuban spirituality, the medal or pendant featuring the map of Africa is primarily used as an amulet for protection, ancestral connection, and cultural pride\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncestral Connection (Egun):\u003c\/b\u003e It represents the recognition of and connection to African roots, the land of the ancestors (Egun), and the origin of the Yoruba religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAmulet of Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e It is used to provide spiritual strength, personal protection, and energetic balance to the wearer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIdentity and Pride:\u003c\/b\u003e Many practitioners wear it to express their cultural identity and pride in their African heritage, recognizing Africa as the cradle of the Orishas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eReligious Identity:\u003c\/b\u003e It serves as a subtle or direct symbol of belonging to Afro-Cuban or African-based religions (such as Santería, Yoruba, or the Rule of Osha-Ifá)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanica Nena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48766428905691,"sku":"BN","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3570\/0699\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ce80c57b-f7ae-43c8-82c8-46ff8d4ecbe7.jpg?v=1778591451","url":"https:\/\/botanicanena.com\/en\/products\/mapa-africa-1-metal","provider":"Botanica Nena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}