Orishas
Orisha Oya: Goddess of Storms, Transformation, and the Sacred Dead
She governs storms, transformation, and the sacred dead. Learn who Oya is, what she demands, and how to work with her winds of change in your own...
The 5” Elegua Head is a sacred object traditionally used in Santería, Lukumí, and other Yoruba-derived practices to represent the Orisha Elegua. As the gatekeeper of all spiritual paths and protector of homes, Elegua is honored at the entrance of one’s space to ensure open roads, divine messages, and protection from misfortune. Made from cement or clay and often embedded with cowrie shells, this head serves as a physical vessel for prayers, offerings, and spiritual connection. It is placed in doorways, altars, or ritual spaces to welcome Elegua’s powerful presence and to maintain balance between the seen and unseen worlds.