4081 – Chained Couple Candle
- Physical description:
- A complicated candle, black in colour, in the shape of two human figures, with a stake between them and a chain around them. With three wicks.
- Museum classification:
- Herbs and Healing
- Size:
- Approx. 180mm tall
- Information:
This Chained Couple Candle from South America is used for the union or separation of couples, merging the couple into one, or releasing the chain to unbind the relationship. The colour black is used here to burn negative energies or to create disunity and unrest between the couple.
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 Chained Couple Candle from South America is used for the union or separation of couples, merging the couple into one, or releasing the chain to unbind the relationship. The colour black is used here to burn negative energies or to create disunity and unrest between the couple.
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.