Often confused with similar looking figures from the Fon & Congo, these Sigidi are created using only positive energy. Their origination can be plotted more than 1000 years ago as reference to them appeared in the Sacred Odu, or " Bible" of the Yoruba culture. They were used to frighten away Death, Disease, Court Case and Negative Energy. Consecrated the same way the larger ones are. The figures stand about 12" tall and can be places inside your apartment, home or office and defend and protect you from any negative forces entering. We use these smaller Sigidit to pack and take with whenever we travel. One sits on my desk! Comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY with information on date of consecration and individual for whom it was triangulated!