A fetish head representing Eleggua, the Santeria Orisha of doorways and crossroads.
These effigies are made of items sacred to Eleggua, with cowries for
facial features. They are most commonly placed behind or near doors
for protection, or kept on altars to receive offerings (ebo) made to the Orisha.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Eleggua
A fetish head representing Eleggua, the Santeria Orisha of doorways and crossroads.
These effigies are made of items sacred to Eleggua, with cowries for
facial features. They are most commonly placed behind or near doors
for protection, or kept on altars to receive offerings (ebo) made to the Orisha.
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