Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ Òrìṣà (Eleke/Collar de Orisha)

This ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ is handmade from high quality glass beads strung on doubled nylon thread specifically for òrìṣà practitioners. 

What's Included

(1) Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ Òrìṣà (single)

Choose from available options: Èṣù Ẹlẹ́gbára (Eleggua), Ògún, Ọ̀ṣóòsì (Ochosi), Ọya, Ọbàtálá, Ọ̀ṣun (Oshun), Yemọja (Yemaya), Ṣàngó (Shango), or “Custom”

*If you select custom option please indicate the notes during check out which Òrìṣà you would like an ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ made for and/or the “road” of the Òrìṣà or email connect@thesanctuary.energy. Please note that custom ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ may take 2-6 weeks to complete.

OR

(1) Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ set of 3 for “The Warriors”: (1) Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ Èṣù Ẹlẹ́gbára (Eleggua), (1) Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ Ògún, and (1) Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ Ọ̀ṣóòsì (Ochosi)

OR

(1) Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ set of 5 for “The Pantheon”: (1) Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ Èṣù Ẹlẹ́gbára (Eleggua), (1) Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ Ọbàtálá, (1) Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ Ọ̀ṣun (Oshun), (1) Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ Yemọja (Yemaya), (1) Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ Ṣàngó (Shango)

Measurement: 18 inches 

Strung using glass beads made in Japan

Cultural Note

Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ means beads, ornaments in Yorùbá. Traditionally ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ are a mark of exquisite beauty and because of the intricate craftsmanship involved, they are used to ordain royalty, women, children or other important figures in the community. Traditionally ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ also provided medicine and protection on a person's path. 

Most commonly today ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ are known for their spiritual significance, these ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ òrìṣà represent a practitioner's connection or initiation to òrìṣà. Traditionally a person will receive ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ from an Olòrìṣà, Babaláwo, or Ìyánífá (initiated priest). Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ òrìṣà are often consecrated in rituals and ceremonies. Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ òrìṣà, are known to provide protection against sickness, attraction of good luck, wealth, children, health, stability, long life, success and peace of mind, return of lost things.