Yoruba Tapestries
Description: Ogun is a god in the Yoruba religion, known as the god of iron, war, and craftsmanship. Also referred to as Ogoun or Ogum, he is often associated with metallurgy and technology. Are you a student of ethnology or African studies and are you interested in the Yoruba religion? Then this drawing of the African deity is perfect.
Description: Obatala is a creator god and guardian of morality and ethics in the Yoruba religion. Also known as Orishanla or Orixalá, he is often associated with white and considered the creator of humanity. Are you a student of ethnology or African studies and are you interested in the Yoruba religion? Then this drawing of the African deity is perfect.
Description: Elegguá, is the energy (spirit form) that open all the road of life according to the ‘Santeria’ which is the religion that African slave brought to the Caribbean... Is represented as a rascal child with a lot of sense of humor with Black and Red as his colors... He is in charge of good fortune and success but he also can close all that. And just in case I give to ‘Elegguá’ this offering as a token of “I’m cool open few doors for me” kind of thing…
Description: In this wiccan interpretation of the Major Arcana tarot card Temperance, the Yoruba goddess Yemaya balances herself between the chaotic waves of the ocean behind her and the solid rocks of the shore in front of her. Whatever comes her way, Yemaya is calm. The star path in the sky above her leads to her as she represents enlightenment.
Description: Chango is a god of thunder, and the ancestor of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Chango was envied for his vast magical powers, but was feared because whenever he spoke, fire would shoot forth from out of his mouth. Chango is a son of Yemaya, queen of all the oceans and the mother goddess of the Orishas. He was known to have had three wives: Oya, who fearlessly stole the secrets of Chango's magic in an attempt to save him from his enemies; Oshun, the beautiful river goddess of love, who is his favorite because of her culinary abilities; and Oba, who desperately tried to win his affections by offering her own ear for him to eat.
Description: Orunmila, also known as Ifa, Orula or Orunla, is a major deity in the Yoruba religion. He is the god of wisdom, knowledge and destiny, often consulted by Ifa divination for guidance and clarification. Are you a student of ethnology or African studies and interested in the Yoruba religion? Then this drawing of the African deity is perfect.
Description: "Ogun" The Yoruba God of Iron and War. On August 14 1791 a slave rebellion began on the Island of Saint Domingue, present day Haiti. The slaves held a ceremony and prayed and asked "Ogun" to fight by there side and give them the strength to overcome those who would oppress them. The slave's prayers were heard by the powerful Ogun. As the slaves rushed to fight for their freedoms, the mighty Ogun infused his spirit within all of them. Across the tropical lands he charged into battle with his saber-tooth white lion and the Haitian revolution had begun. The slave revolt led to freedom for the oppressed peoples of Saint Domingue,and the birth of Haiti as the first independent Black Republic of the modern world.
Description: Oshun is an Orisha, originally of the Yoruba religion, who has become prominent in many Afro-American and Latin religions. Africans brought Oshun and a host of other deities, and energy forces in nature with them when they were brought to the shores of the Americas as captives. Oshun is the force of harmony. Harmony we see as beauty, feel as love, and experience as ecstasy. She reigns over love, intimacy, beauty, wealth and diplomacy. In Cuban Santeria, Oshun is an Orisha of love, maternity and marriage. She has been syncretized with La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, (Our Lady of Charity), Cuba's patron saint. She is associated with the color yellow, metals gold and copper, peacock feathers, mirrors, and anything of beauty.
Description: Introducing our newest African Orisha Obatala portrait art! This beautiful and unique piece is perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of Africa to their home décor. The vibrant colors and intricate details are sure to make a statement in any space. Hang it in your living room, office, or bedroom to bring a touch of the continent into your life.
Description: Yemaya is an Orisha, originally of the Yoruba religion, who has become prominent in many Afro-American and Latin religions. Africans brought Yemaya and a host of other deities, and energy forces in nature with them when they were brought to the shores of the Americas as captives. Yemaya is the mother of all living things, as well as the owner of all waters. She is the vast ocean, the essence of motherhood, a protector of children, and a goddess of magic and witches. In Cuban Santeria, she has been syncretized with Our Lady of Regla.
Description: Embark on a mystical journey with our Retro African Santeria Voodoo Illustration. This artwork embodies the fusion of cultures and traditional beliefs, captured in a vintage spiritual art form. Explore the artistic design that delves into African spirituality and the mystical vibes of Santeria and Voodoo.
Retro African Santeria Voodoo Illustration - Vintage Spiritual Art Tapestry
by Soulphur Media
$23 $30
