
Orishas and Their Tools
Learn about the traditional tools and toolsets used by the Orishas, the spirits in the Yoruba religion, in their rituals and offerings.
The Obatala Bell is a ceremonial tool traditionally used in offerings and prayers to Obatala, the Orisha of wisdom, white light, and calm authority. Its gentle ringing serves to summon his presence, invite blessings, and clear spiritual space with grace and intention. Often placed on altars or rung during rituals, this bell represents purity of thought, alignment with divine will, and the serene strength Obatala embodies.