Description: Beaded Orisha Oko tool Herramienta Santeria Lucumi silver metal plough eleke teja oricha of Fertility and Agriculture Ocha adimu Orisa Description: This is a richly hand-beaded plough with oxen for the Lucumi Yoruba deity of agriculture, Orisha Oko.It also comes with the farmer figurineOko means farm, husband, and phallus and is the oricha associated with fertility and wealth. The silver metal plough and oxen has a beaded parasol that features the true pink glass beads used for orisha Oko. This type of pink glass bead is no longer made, dating back to the 1960s Murano tradition. The tool will make the perfect centerpiece of your orisha Oko shrine. Please see the photos to see the high quality designs and finish on the plough, parasol, and oxen. We use the highest quality beads and tools, your orishas deserve nothing less.Orisha Oko is a deity of fertility and agriculture in the Yoruba religion of West Africa. He is revered as the god of yams, the staple food crop in the region, and is often depicted holding a yam or standing next to a yam plant.According to Yoruba mythology, Orisha Oko was born to Obatala, the god of creation, and Odudua, the goddess of the earth. He was tasked with bringing fertility to the land and ensuring that crops thrived, which made him a vital deity to the agricultural society of the Yoruba people.Orisha Oko is also associated with the concept of abundance and is often depicted with large, overflowing baskets of fruits and vegetables. He is believed to bring prosperity and wealth to those who honor him, and his followers often offer him offerings of food, including yams and other crops, to ensure his favor.In Yoruba culture, Orisha Oko is celebrated annually in a festival called the Ibo-Oko, which translates to "Harvest Festival." During this festival, the first yam harvested is offered to the deity as a symbol of gratitude for his blessings. It is also believed that the festival helps to ensure a bountiful harvest in the coming year.In addition to his role as a fertility deity, Orisha Oko is also believed to have healing powers and is called upon to cure diseases and ailments. He is often depicted with a staff, which is believed to have magical powers that can heal and protect those who are sick.Today, the worship of Orisha Oko is still prevalent in many parts of West Africa, as well as in the African diaspora. He is revered for his role in providing food and prosperity to his followers, and is seen as a symbol of hope and abundance in a world where these things are often hard to come by.
Price: 145 USD
Location: Miami, Florida
End Time: 2024-10-29T18:32:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.4 USD
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Religion: Christianity
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Handmade: Yes
