Orisha Babalú-Ayé Statue 12" Better Health also known as Our Lady

also known as Our Lady of Charity

the legend tells of a perilous dragon that Martha subdued using holy water and a cross

Malverde's execution elevated him to martyrdom

depicts him as a Robin Hood-like figure

Orisha Babalú-Ayé Statue 12" Better Health also known as Our LadyThe 12" Babal Ay statue honors the revered Orisha associated with infectious disease and healing. Named "Father, lord of the Earth," Babal Ay's authority extends over earthly realms, including the body, wealth, and possessions. In West African tradition, he's linked to epidemics like smallpox, leprosy, influenza, Ebola, and HIV AIDS. Despite his association with illness, he possesses the power to cure afflictions, earning both fear and respect.