The Sacred Arts of the Black Atlantic

Showcasing the art and ritual of the African and African-diaspora religions

Sopera for Yemayá

Catalog Number: B010

Dimensions:

21.6 x 20.3

(centimeters)

8.5 x 8

(inches)

Religion and Denomination: Santería (Cuba, Yoruba)

Country of Origin: China

Materials: Ceramic

Usage: N/A

Detailed Description of Significance:

This sopera is a vessel used to call forth and/or represent Yemayá, which is why it is decorated in her colors: deep blue and white