Santeria is an Afro-Latin religious system the mixes both African (Yoruba people) and Catholic imagery. Each of its deities has unique artifacts.
Parameters:
(1) name of the deity
(2) necklace
(3) imagery
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Name of the Deity
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Necklace
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Imagery
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Eleggua
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alternating red and black beads
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clay or cement head with cowrie shells forming eyes, nose and mouth
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Obtalla
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white beads
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pearl, all white clothing, all white things
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Chango
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alternating red and white beads
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sword or double-edged axe
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Oshun
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alternating yellow and white beads
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gold, copper, seashells, mirrors, pumpkin
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Yemaya
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alternating blue and white beads
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seashells, canoe, black Virgin Mary with white Christ child
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Babalu-Aye
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alternating purple and white beads
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man on crutches accompanied by dogs
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Oggun
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alternating black and white beads
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metal necklace with 10 to 12 pendants of agricultural tools
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