Vila Prudente. Augusta and Lucas have agreed that I can observe when, in about a week, she will jogar búzios (throw shells) for Lucas. This divination practice is unique to Afro-Brazilian religions and is an opportunity for the practitioner to consult with the orixás through the mãe de santos. Consultations can be about difficult decisions, love, etc. These picture, taken shortly after one of her last sessions, show the special table with basket basin in the center (under the scarves) and the shells used in the process. She has these sessions a couple times a month for members of her community. The process can also involve preparing offerings for the orixás, though this is more often the case for other rituals. I will have more on this in the next weeks.
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