The Sacred Arts of the Black Atlantic

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

Toy gun for altar of Oggún

Catalog Number: B341

Dimensions:

Width: 11.1cm / 4.38in

Height: 6.4cm / 25.25in

Religion and Denomination: Ocha (Cuba, Yoruba)

Transatlantic Family of Religion: Orisha

Country of Origin: Cuba

Ethnographic Origin: Cuban (Caribbean)

Materials: Metal

Usage: Ritual (non-yet-used)

Detailed Description of Significance:

As the lord of war, iron, and other technologies, Oggún is also the master of firearms.