The Iroko Tree of the Yoruba Orishas
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Classic
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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.