Mtu-Pweza

€320.00

Collection: Cowries

Artist: Car Arvy

21cm (H) x 10cm (W) x 9cm (D)

450 grams

90% Portuguese beeswax, 10% PR537.5 Portuguese gum rosin, cotton wick, Nylon thread

Original hand carved piece.

Mtu-Pweza
“Octopus man”

Part of the Cowries Collection, this sculpture is inspired by elements of traditional African hand-carved wooden dolls and figurative objects adorned with beads and cowrie shells. Many of these carry associations with fertility, protection, identity and community, and reflect the beliefs and artistic traditions of the cultures from which they originate.

The warmth of the golden beeswax contributes to the richness of their tales and meanings. Hand-carved in beeswax, they echo the forms and physicality of their wooden counterparts, while handmade beads and cowrie shells bring another layer of texture and reference. Sculptural in form, they are candles too — made to exist somewhere between object and flame. Ideally not burned.

Collection: Cowries

Artist: Car Arvy

21cm (H) x 10cm (W) x 9cm (D)

450 grams

90% Portuguese beeswax, 10% PR537.5 Portuguese gum rosin, cotton wick, Nylon thread

Original hand carved piece.

Mtu-Pweza
“Octopus man”

Part of the Cowries Collection, this sculpture is inspired by elements of traditional African hand-carved wooden dolls and figurative objects adorned with beads and cowrie shells. Many of these carry associations with fertility, protection, identity and community, and reflect the beliefs and artistic traditions of the cultures from which they originate.

The warmth of the golden beeswax contributes to the richness of their tales and meanings. Hand-carved in beeswax, they echo the forms and physicality of their wooden counterparts, while handmade beads and cowrie shells bring another layer of texture and reference. Sculptural in form, they are candles too — made to exist somewhere between object and flame. Ideally not burned.

CARE OF YOUR WAX SCULPTURE

Each Pony Up piece is hand-carved from 90% beeswax 10% pine rosin and is intentionally individual. Beeswax is a natural material that responds to temperature, light and handling.

When cold, the wax becomes hard and can be fragile and break if dropped, knocked or handled roughly. Fine details and narrow sections are particularly delicate.

Handle with clean, dry hands and keep away from direct sunlight, heaters and other sources of heat. Avoid leaving the piece in hot cars or warm windowsills.

A little variation, surface change or bloom is part of the nature of beeswax and not considered a defect.

Handle with care.

CANDLE CARE & SAFETY

Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Keep away from children, pets, draughts and flammable materials.
Place on a stable, heat-resistant surface before lighting.
Keep the wick trimmed to approximately 5 mm before each burn.
Do not move a candle while burning or while the wax is liquid.
Do not burn directly on or near polished, painted or delicate surfaces.
Discontinue use when approximately 10 mm of wax remains.
Never use water to extinguish a candle.

Burn responsibly. Enjoy accordingly.