The Afro-Cuban goddess of the sea, Yemayá, has multiple avatars, or caminos. The camino associated with this maraca is Yemayá Asesú. Her colors are light blue and coral pink. She is associated with the sea foam that forms at the seashore.

Like other maracas used in Santería, the sound is created by objects inside of the maraca hitting against the inside. The bead pattern is decorative and not intended to add to the sound.