Damballa Wedo collares elekes

Damballa is one of the most important of all loa  in Haitian Voodoo and other African diaspora religious traditions such as Obeah. Traditionally he is portrayed as a great white or black serpent, originating in the city of Wedo (Whydah or Ouidah) in modern-day Benin. Depending on lineage, Damballa is said to be the Sky Father and the primordial creator of all life, or the first thing created by Gran Met. 

Damballa is seen as benevolent and patient, wise and kind, yet detached and removed from the trials and tribulations of daily, human life. His very presence brings peace, and he represents a continuum which is "at once the ancient past and the assurance of the future. 

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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.