Yoruba elder inside hollow iroko trunk with four Orisha emblems and three drummers

The Iroko Tree of the Yoruba Orishas

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The Iroko Tree of the Yoruba Orishas – This is how it could look

Inside the hollow iroko trunk stands a Yoruba elder in agbada robes surrounded by four symbolic Orisha emblems: calabash, iron blade, water curl and flame. Three drummers play, beadwork patterns climb the tree and a messenger bird perches above. A respectful tribute to Yoruba tradition.

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