Signs of the Orixa in Salvador and Little Havana (Photos)

Posted byErinPosted inTravelTags:, ,
Ochun goddess of love

The Orixa are the gods, deities and elements of Candomblé, Santeria, Macumba and other religions all descending from the Yorba people of Nigeria. I got to see signs of the Orixa in both Brazil and in Miami (via Cuba) in Little Havana during my trip to South America this spring.

Orixa on the Lake in Salvador, Brazil
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Orixa on Sarongs in the Pelerinho, Salvador Brazil
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Yemaya Tile, Calle Ocho Miami
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Ogun Tile, Calle Ocho Miami
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Obatala Tile, Calle Ocho Miami
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Babalu-aye Tile, Calle Ocho Miami
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Ochun Tile, Calle Ocho, Miami

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