Sopera: In Spanish translates to soup tureen. Within Yoruba, Lucumí, and Santería practices, these sacred lidded ceramic vessels are used to house ritual items for the Orishas—divine forces of nature honored in these traditions.

Traditionally crafted from ceramic or porcelain, soperas serve as altar centerpieces, they hold offerings and sacred objects while creating a spiritual point of connection between practitioner and Orisha. Each sopera is designed with specific colors, symbols, and details that correspond to a particular Orisha, reflecting their unique energy and attributes.