Chango Macho Statue (8.5")

Shango (known as Changó or Xangô in Latin America; and also known as Jakuta) (from ‘=shan, ‘to strike’) is an Orisha. Shango is historically a royal ancestor of the Yoruba as he was the third Alafin (king) of the Oyo Kingdom prior to his posthumous deification.

Chango is the god of lightning, thunder, fire, war, bata drums, dance, music, and masculine beauty. He is the patron of warriors. He represents the greatest number of virtues as well as human imperfections: hard working, brave, a loyal friend, fortuneteller and healer; he can also be quarrelsome, a liar, a womanizer, a braggart, and a gambler.

He had three wives: Oba, his lawful wife, Oshun, with whom he had the Ibeyis, and Oya.

Shango likes to ride, and his horse is his inseparable companion.

He lives in a wooden receptacle with a lid.

His colors are red and white, and his number is 6. 

Chango is synchronized with Saint Barbara, and is celebrated December 4.