Baron Samedi Collares Elekes

Baron Samedi Collares Elekes

Baron Samedi is a powerful and enigmatic figure in Haitian Vodou and 21 Divisions, known as the loa (spirit) of death, the afterlife, and resurrection. As the guardian of cemeteries and the crossroads between life and death, he commands respect and reverence in spiritual traditions.

Depicted as a charismatic and flamboyant character, Baron Samedi often wears a black top hat, dark sunglasses, and a formal suit, exuding a mysterious yet lively aura. His skeletal face, commonly represented with white paint or a skull mask, symbolizes his connection to mortality. Despite his association with death, he is also known for his humor, wisdom, and love of earthly pleasures like rum, tobacco, and music.

Baron Samedi plays a key role in guiding souls to the afterlife and ensuring that the dead rest peacefully. He is invoked for protection, healing, and breaking curses, and is celebrated for his ability to bridge the worlds of the living and the dead with ease.

This figure embodies the duality of life and death, seriousness and playfulness, making him a complex and fascinating symbol of Vodou spirituality.

Measurements:
These collares are handmade, approximately 16" long, 32" by standard necklace measurement, (pattern dependent). If you would like another length, we are happy to accommodate! Please send us a message with the collar/eleke and your desired length. Please feel free to contact us before purchase if you have any other questions.