Cuban Woman Astonishes by Assembling Her Oshún Throne at Home: "For My Fourth Eddún of Kariosha"

A devoted Cuban follower of Afro-Cuban religion has taken to social media to reveal the intricate process of setting up her throne in honor of Oshún, the orisha associated with love, fertility, and wealth in Santería. Through a video shared on TikTok, the user @maite_oshun demonstrated her preparation of the altar using yellow fabrics and lace, a color deeply connected with this deity.

In the video, the young woman is seen stapling the yellow cloth to the corner wall of her home, crafting a sacred space dedicated to the orisha. "My throne for my fourth Eddún of Kariosha," she noted in the video, referencing a ceremony within the Santería consecration process.

Within the Afro-Cuban religious practices, a throne is a revered space designed to host rituals and pay homage to the orishas. Oshún, who is likened to the Virgin of Charity of Cobre, Cuba's patron saint, is cherished for her connections to sweetness, love, and prosperity.

Devotees often assemble thrones adorned with colors and elements specific to each orisha. For Oshún, yellow and gold dominate, along with fans, mirrors, and offerings such as honey, pumpkins, and sunflowers.

The video has sparked varied responses among TikTok users, especially among Santería practitioners and enthusiasts, who have praised the Cuban woman's dedication and respect in crafting her altar.

Santería, a Yoruba-origin practice brought to Cuba by enslaved Africans during colonial times, remains one of the most deeply rooted religions on the island and among the Cuban diaspora. Despite often being conducted in private spaces, its ceremonies and rituals have found a new outlet through social media, allowing them to be shared with a global audience.