4078 – Fetish Candle

Physical description:

A Fetish Candle - a black candle in the shape of a devilish humanoid head with pointed ears and short horns. With three wicks.

Museum classification:

Herbs and Healing

Size:

Approx. 100mm tall

Information:

This Fetish Candle from South America is used to counter black magic workings and to cut negative influences. It is also used to distance or 'bind' a person. A binding spell can prevent a person from harming themselves or others.

It is part of a collection of candles in the Museum acquired from one of the many Santeria shops to be found across Latin America.

Santeria (Way of the Saints) is an Afro-Caribbean religion based on Yoruba beliefs and traditions, with some Roman Catholic elements added. The religion is also known as La Regla Lucumi and the Rule of Osha.

Resource:

Object

Materials:

Wax

This Fetish Candle from South America is used to counter black magic workings and to cut negative influences. It is also used to distance or 'bind' a person. A binding spell can prevent a person from harming themselves or others.

It is part of a collection of candles in the Museum acquired from one of the many Santeria shops to be found across Latin America.

Santeria (Way of the Saints) is an Afro-Caribbean religion based on Yoruba beliefs and traditions, with some Roman Catholic elements added. The religion is also known as La Regla Lucumi and the Rule of Osha.