Makouria Sculptural Candle
Details
The Makouria Sculptural Candle is part of our Les Nubians Collection, celebrating the cultural history and legacy of Africa’s kingdoms in late antiquity - a pivotal time for the establishment of the modern world. Named for the Nubian kingdom of Makouria, this unscented soy sculpture will add the perfect cultural touch to your holidays and family celebrations. Lit, it will create a magical, gorgeous ambiance. Unlit, it’s a sculptural piece for the home that pays homage to one of the brightest lights of the ancient world.
Editors’ Note
In the region of modern Sudan, Makouria, along with Nobadia and Alodia, was one of three Nubian kingdoms to emerge from the fallen state of Kush, which ended after a reign of more than two-thousand years. Though often overlooked by historians or relegated to the margins of Egyptian studies, all three kingdoms maintained strong and complex networks of cultural, political, economic and intellectual relationships throughout the Mediterranean world. One cornerstone of these relationships was the production of luxury goods, including ivories, ornate boxes and metalwork, that were popular in many African, Middle Eastern and European nations. Lavish luxury goods found at burial sites by archaeologists and once thought to be Egyptian have more recently been revealed to be of predominantly local origin. Despite their obscurity, the history of these kingdoms sheds important light on the position of African nations among world powers in late antiquity, while challenging long-standing notions of the separation between North and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Details
The Makouria Sculptural Candle is part of our Les Nubians Collection, celebrating the cultural history and legacy of Africa’s kingdoms in late antiquity - a pivotal time for the establishment of the modern world. Named for the Nubian kingdom of Makouria, this unscented soy sculpture will add the perfect cultural touch to your holidays and family celebrations. Lit, it will create a magical, gorgeous ambiance. Unlit, it’s a sculptural piece for the home that pays homage to one of the brightest lights of the ancient world.
Editors’ Note
In the region of modern Sudan, Makouria, along with Nobadia and Alodia, was one of three Nubian kingdoms to emerge from the fallen state of Kush, which ended after a reign of more than two-thousand years. Though often overlooked by historians or relegated to the margins of Egyptian studies, all three kingdoms maintained strong and complex networks of cultural, political, economic and intellectual relationships throughout the Mediterranean world. One cornerstone of these relationships was the production of luxury goods, including ivories, ornate boxes and metalwork, that were popular in many African, Middle Eastern and European nations. Lavish luxury goods found at burial sites by archaeologists and once thought to be Egyptian have more recently been revealed to be of predominantly local origin. Despite their obscurity, the history of these kingdoms sheds important light on the position of African nations among world powers in late antiquity, while challenging long-standing notions of the separation between North and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Details
The Makouria Sculptural Candle is part of our Les Nubians Collection, celebrating the cultural history and legacy of Africa’s kingdoms in late antiquity - a pivotal time for the establishment of the modern world. Named for the Nubian kingdom of Makouria, this unscented soy sculpture will add the perfect cultural touch to your holidays and family celebrations. Lit, it will create a magical, gorgeous ambiance. Unlit, it’s a sculptural piece for the home that pays homage to one of the brightest lights of the ancient world.
Editors’ Note
In the region of modern Sudan, Makouria, along with Nobadia and Alodia, was one of three Nubian kingdoms to emerge from the fallen state of Kush, which ended after a reign of more than two-thousand years. Though often overlooked by historians or relegated to the margins of Egyptian studies, all three kingdoms maintained strong and complex networks of cultural, political, economic and intellectual relationships throughout the Mediterranean world. One cornerstone of these relationships was the production of luxury goods, including ivories, ornate boxes and metalwork, that were popular in many African, Middle Eastern and European nations. Lavish luxury goods found at burial sites by archaeologists and once thought to be Egyptian have more recently been revealed to be of predominantly local origin. Despite their obscurity, the history of these kingdoms sheds important light on the position of African nations among world powers in late antiquity, while challenging long-standing notions of the separation between North and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Additional Details
6" x 4"
Unscented
Soy Wax
Sustainably handmade in the USA
Made to order
Ships worldwide in 3-4 weeks
Care instructions: Because all candles are 100% handmade, each candle will have minor imperfections by nature and color may slightly vary. Burn in increments of 4 hours for best results. Trim wicks to 1/4" before each use.
