4080 – Sun Candle

Physical description:

A Sun Candle - in the shape of a bright yellow sun with a rather leonine humanoid face. With three wicks.

Museum classification:

Herbs and Healing

Size:

Approx. 150mm tall.

Information:

This Sun Candle from South America is used to energize people or spaces. Its secondary function is to ward off negative energies and open paths for personal achievement.

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.

Materials:

Wax

This Sun Candle from South America is used to energize people or spaces. Its secondary function is to ward off negative energies and open paths for personal achievement.

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.