‘Orisha Items’ Items
Written by Sheloya on 16 October 2011
Sheloya makes our oils according to a mix of modern and old fashioned techniques with essential oils, infusion oils brewed in her cabinet under direct supervision, herbs and crystals. The ceremonial oils are only sold in 5 and 10 ml bottles because these are home made and supplies are limited. [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 08 October 2011
Product name: Eshu Jet and Nuummite Necklace SOLD Product name: Ogun Jet and Nuummite Necklace SOLD Product name: Seven African Powers Jet and Nuummite Necklace SOLD These necklaces were designed for a combination of protection and increased awareness. They are recommended only for mystics, [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 08 October 2011
These beautiful beaded talismans bring the energy of the Vodun to your altar or person. You can wear them as a pendant or keep them on your altar. The one in the photo is for Shango, but we make them for all of the Vodun, Orishas, Deities, and Lwa. Just specify which one you [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 23 September 2011
This Eshu ceremonial mask was hand made with care by Amdusias with the help of Sheloya and Anna. It is made with real cowrie shells and grass for the “hair”. It can be worn for ceremonial use or set near the doorway of your home or business as a blessing and for protection. Each of [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 20 September 2011
We now offer custom hand made dolls and poppets. You can order them in any skin or clothing color that you like. They come in three sizes, small 9-10 cm, normal 23-25 cm, and large 30+ cm. You can also get them with the normal artist consecration or with a ceremony and implanted with [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 08 July 2011
Product name: Shango Dark Star Ruby Necklace Price: $65.00 SOLD Product name: Shango Star Ruby Bracelet Price: $65.00 SOLD Star rubies are powerful stones for attraction, increasing energy, and purifying the emotions. These items are made with real dark star rubies that we carve symbols of [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 03 July 2011
If you are a beautiful, successful, or happy person, others may look on you with jealousy or possessively. They may not intend to harm you, but their ill will adds up, and can lead you to have a psycho-spiritual condition called the “evil eye”. There are many things one can do to [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 26 June 2011
From the evening of the 27th of June until the evening of July 4th 2011, we have special package deals for the Summer Festival of Eshu. These deals will not be available again until the week of September 29th, 2011. The Basic Package includes: a full service bone and/or card reading food and [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 22 May 2011
Elekes are necklaces crafted in the colors and numerical patterns of the Orishas, Vodun, Lwa, African Deities, and syncretized Spirits. Our standard elekes are made with 6/0 (4mm.) ”E-beads” and waxed cotton thread. They are all at least 20 inches long so they can be put on over [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 19 March 2011
These pendants are hand carved by Sheloya using turkey or chicken bones that are cleaned by nature. The one in the photo has an ideogram for Eshu the Hunter, but you can get any symbol you like. Just be specific in the notes on the order form, or describe for what purpose the talisman is, and [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 05 March 2011
These pendants are made in reverence to Shango, the Orisha of lightning, fire, male sexuality and charisma, dance, and martial arts. Wearing Shango charms attracts women and makes a guy feel more energetic and sexual. If you already have a strong fire element, take care when wearing Shango [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 05 March 2011
Product name: Oya’s Mask Necklace Price: $35.00 This necklace was made in honor of the Orisha Oya, ruler of storms, feminine strength and athletics, women’s martial arts, change, and endurance. She is the third and most favorite wife of Shango even though she was neither the most [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 04 March 2011
Product name: Aje’ Shaluga Loves Oshun Necklace Price: $15.50 This necklace is made in a pattern that honors Aje’ Shaluga, the Orisha of money and riches’ love for Oshun, the Orisha of beauty and prosperity. You can wear it to attract money or hang it in your home or business to [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 04 March 2011
Product name: Papa Legba Whoopin Wand Pendant Price: $15.00 This is a small (around 7 cm.) version of the whoopin’ stick that Papa Legba (also known as Eshu, Exu, or Elegua) uses to keep us mortals in line. Wearing it or keeping this with you helps to remind you of what’s important in [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 03 March 2011
Our maraca pendants can be worn for normal purposes, or used to “call the Orishas”. After consecrating and tuning them to yourself (instructions provided), just shake them when you want to call the energy of a particular Orisha to the area. Specify which Orisha you want to make a [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 01 March 2011
Sheloya’s Hoodoo bones are meant for people who are learning to read bones or want a more “portable” version of them. When you’re first starting out, these will get you used to it. In time, you may wish to replace some of them with other symbolic objects you gather along [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 28 February 2011
This is our current selection of natural emerald necklaces and pendants made for the Orisha Oshun. She is the Yoruba deity of beauty, romantic love, dance, and happiness. Product name: Oshun 5 Cowrie Emerald Necklace SOLD Product name: Oshun Emerald and Cowrie Pendant Price: $27.50 [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 18 February 2011
This pendant was made in honor of Maman Brigitte, the wife of Baron Samedi. Product name: Maman Brigitte Purple Heart Pendant Price: $17.50 It can be worn normally or used for healing or weight loss. It can stand on a flat surface, so it can double as an altar ornament. [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 05 February 2011
We make Papa Legba (Eshu, Exu, Elegua) cowrie shell charm pendants. Eshu has many faces, paths, and manifestations, and is one of the most well known Orishas in Africa and the diaspora. So we make charms that run the range. All cost the same. They range from 1/2 inch to 1 inch. Product [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 05 February 2011
Product name: Shango Maraca Necklace Price: $19.50 This necklace was made in reverence to Shango, the Orisha of fire, lightning, martial arts, and dance. You can wear it or use it for ceremonial purposes. Whenever you want to call the energy of Shango to the situation, just shake it. One word of [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 27 January 2011
I’ve finally finished my first “runes” project, a set of African diaspora themed Hoodoo “bones”. We’re doing a promotional auction on eBay, and selling them in our eCrater store as well. You can also buy them here. Product name: Hoodoo Bones Price: $30.00 [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 19 January 2011
Maman Brigitte, in Haitian Vodun, is the wife of Baron Samedi, the death aspect of Eshu. Because she is a healer of conditions that require the death or shrinkage of cells or germs to cure, I like to make hat pins that represent her. These can be used both as goth accessories and healing, and [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 19 January 2011
Last night, Amdusias and I tried our hand at…hands. These came out very nice. We made them from glow in the dark polymer clay, and painted them a little to give them a spookier, antiqued look. They have a wire frame, so they’re very durable. We make these by hand, one by one, and [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 14 January 2011
Product name: Ogun Vesuvianite Pendant SOLD This pendant was made in reverence to Ogun, the Orisha of iron, farming, technology, and labor. It is made with a natural, faceted vesuvianite (idocrase) gem, tumbled obsidian, and garnet cabochons. The hole which goes through the top sides, is large [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 14 January 2011
Product name: Attract True Love Gris-gris Price: $19.50 This gris gris ball was crafted to attract true love. It may also be generally attractive, but it causes the not true to reveal their intentions right away, and the true to have courage in approaching you. It should be kept under your bed [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 14 January 2011
Product name: Keep Him Faithful Gris-gris Price: $35.00 This gris gris ball contains a mojo bag crafted to keep your man faithful. This is not a toy. I’ve used this myself, and it is extremely effective. It should not be used for someone you have not had “marital relations” [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 14 January 2011
Product name: Papa Legba Protection Pendant Price: $7.50 Product name: Papa Legba Protection Gris-gris Price: $12.50 This is one of our most popular small items. It’s very inexpensive, and you get a big shipping discount for ordering more than one. They’re each hand made, and you [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 14 January 2011
Product name: Yemaya Conus Pendant Price: $7.95 These pendants are made from natural conus shells, biwa pearls, and garnets and measure between 2.5 and 3cm. They are made in reverence to Yemaya, the Mother of all life on Earth. In the Vodun creation story, the creation of the Universe happened in [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 13 January 2011
This necklace was made in reverence to Papa Legba (also known as Elegua, Eshu, or Exu). It is made with glass beads, cowrie shells, synthetic black cat’s eye, and a lab ruby in the central shell. It is good to wear in ceremonies, as part of Papa Legba dance costume, or anytime you are [Click here to read more!]
Written by Sheloya on 13 January 2011
Product name: Papa Legba Cat’s Eye Pin SOLD This pin was made in reverence to Papa Legba (also known as Elegua, Eshu, and Exu), the guardian of doorways and barriers, and the gatekeeper between the physical and spiritual realms. It is made in combination maraca and bocchio (or gris gris) [Click here to read more!]