‍Sacred Bwiti Torch – Palm Wrapped Ritual Staff

‍Sacred Bwiti Torch – Palm Wrapped Ritual Staff

Description:

This traditional Bwiti torch is handcrafted using palm fibers and banana leaves, meticulously wrapped in a spiral to form a ritual staff. Used during night ceremonies, initiations, and processions, it symbolizes spiritual light, guidance, and purification.

The upper end is designed to hold sacred fire or embers, while the body is tightly bound to ensure durability during use. Every detail reflects ancestral knowledge and spiritual function, making it not only a practical object but a deeply symbolic artifact.

Details:

• Origin: Gabon
• Materials: Dried palm fronds, banana leaf wrapping, natural twine
• Use: Bwiti ceremonies, night rituals, initiation processions
• Symbolism: Light in darkness, inner clarity, connection to the divine

⚠️ Note:

This torch is not decorative. It is a sacred tool traditionally handled by initiated members of the Bwiti community.

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