Oxum, in yoruba mythology and candomblé, is a female deity, a black woman, with afro-descendant hair associated with fresh water (waterfalls), love, fertility, prosperity and beauty. light colored clothing, such as yellow, which symbolizes her connection with gold and the sun, long skirts, often full and decorated with embroidery or lace. - head adornments, such as crowns or tiaras, decorated with precious stones, shells, gold, bracelets, necklaces and other accessories that symbolize your wealth and femininity, long wavy or curly hair, which can be loose or adorned with braids and ornaments, holding a mirror, which symbolizes vanity, can hold a straw fan, which represents sweetness and generosity, fish, ducks and butterflies, often represented in a graceful and elegant posture, in waterfalls demonstrating their femininity and beauty, she is often portrayed with a soft smile and expressive eyes that reflect compassion and wisdom.