Archive for July, 2009

Shango Mazo

This mazo was made by Babalade for Shango.

It is made with glass, wood and crocheted beads with a turtle shell used in the main gloria.

It is 34 inches long. It is not for sale

Shango mazo

Shango mazo


The tassel shows greater detail.

The tassel shows greater detail.


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Back side of the main tassel

Back side of the main tassel

 

Oshun Eleke

This eleke was made for Oshun by Ewe Ide

It is made of glass beads.

It is 21 1/2 inches long.

The cost is $30.

Oshun Eleke

Oshun Eleke

 

Oshun Ide

This ide was made by Ewe Ide for Oshun Iku Kole.

It is made with cowrie shells, glass beads and tiger eye.

It is nine and a half inches long.

The cost is $30.

Oshun Ide

Oshun Ide


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Obatala Mazo

This mazo was made for Obatala by Babalade.

It is made entirely of glass beads. Note the bone elephants in the gloria of the main tassel.

It is 32 inches long. The tassels are nine and a half inches long. It weigs a little over three and a half pounds.

Obatala Mazo

Obatala Mazo


The tassel shows greater detail.

The tassel shows greater detail.


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Elegba Eleke

This eleke was made for Elegba by Ewe Ide. It can be used for Afra or any of the older paths such as Alagbanna or Griyelu.

It is made with glass beads. Note the variagated beads in the center of the glorias.

It is 22 inches long.

The cost is $30.

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