The Sacred Arts of the Black Atlantic

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

Tools for Odua

Catalog Number: B122

Religion and Denomination: Ocha (Cuba, Yoruba)

Transatlantic Family of Religion: Orisha

Country of Origin: United States

Ethnographic Origin: Cuban (Caribbean)

Materials: Metal

Usage: Ritual (non-yet-used)

Detailed Description of Significance:

These metal “tools” (herramientas) embody the powers and characteristics of the Odúa, a god to