Description
Charming hand-painted candles bring a shining glow to any table and make a heartfelt gift for all occasions. This set of four taper candles is packaged with raffia and a tag that tells the creators' story. Handcrafted by women working in a coastal South Africa art studio using paraffin wax and a clean-burning cotton wick.
Museum Story
The National Museum of African Art began as a private educational institution in 1964 to promote cross-cultural understanding in the social sciences and arts. Founded by Warren M. Robbins, it was known as the Museum of African Art and located on Capitol Hill in a townhouse that had been the home of Frederick Douglass, the African American abolitionist and statesman. In 1979 the museum became part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
Details
- Paraffin wax, non-toxic pigments, 100% cotton wicks
- Set of 4
- Each 9"H
- Burn time minimum 8 hours
- Hand painted so each will vary slightly
- Handmade in South Africa
