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Clay Sopera for Saint Lazarus (San Lazaro, Babalú-Ayé)

$59.95
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The Clay Sopera for Saint Lazarus (San Lazaro, Babalú-Ayé), a key ceremonial vessel in Yoruba religion, houses the deity's life force and is central to rituals emphasizing healing and protection. Containing sacred stones and ritual objects, it's placed on altars for prayers and offerings, connecting practitioners with the divine. Its careful upkeep reflects the deep respect for the Orisha's presence and power.

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This beautiful Beautiful Clay Sopera for Saint Lazarus (San Lazaro, Babalú-Ayé) is a ceremonial vessel used to house and honor the Orisha (deity) Saint Lazarus (Babalú-Ayé in Yoruba religion). This sopera, often elaborately decorated, serves as a sacred container for the Orisha's aché (power or life force) and is used in various rituals and ceremonies.

It may contain sacred stones (otánes), which represent the presence of the Orisha, along with other ritual objects specific to Saint Lazarus, such as offerings, tools, and symbols associated with healing and protection, reflecting his attributes.

The sopera is kept in a home or temple's altar, where devotees can pray, make offerings, and seek the Orisha's guidance and blessings. The use of the sopera in rituals includes ceremonies for initiation, healing, and protection, where it plays a central role in connecting practitioners with the divine. Care and respect for the sopera and its contents are paramount, as it is believed to house the Orisha's spirit and power.

  • 12" Diameter
  • 8" Tall