OOAK quality handmade mixed media Oshun orisa sculpture mounted on wood base, approximately 16 1/4 inches tall by 6 inches at widest point. Comprised of cotton, wool, metals, shells, wood and peacock feathers, with hand twisted wool/alpaca blend hair and beaded accents.
 
Finished sculpture, ready to ship. Handmade with asé. Curio, fetiche. altar, offering.
 
 
ABOUT
 
Oshun  is the goddess of the river of the same name in Nigeria. It's said she lived in a cave that still exists in Ijesa, Nigera, to the north towards the river Nile. She was the second wife of Shangó.
 
In Nigeria she is adored in many parts of Yorubaland, although it is in the city of Osogbo, through where passes her river where she has the greater amount of believers. The Osogbo name comes from the union of Oshun and Ogbo. She saved this city for that reason the king called it that way. In Africa her messenger is the crocodile. Their followers take offerings to the river and requests her favors.
 
Oshun is the Orisha of the fresh water. Her name comes from the Yorùbá Osún. She saved the world flying like a (Ibú Kolé), specie of vulture. Also she spoke with Olofin, when Olokun brought the deluge. It was Yemayá who gave her fortune and gave her as house house the river waters. She was the one who requested the intervention of the women in the Orishas meeting.
 
Her number are 5 and its multiples. Her color is the yellow in all its tonalities. Her favorite food offering is Ochinchin. She has many avatars.
 
Oshun is greeted Yalodde Yeyé Kari! Yeyeo! Omoriyeyeo.
 
 
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