Altar Lighter
Concrete · Altar Lighter
"Devotion to Elegguá · opener of roads, guardian of every threshold"
THE INSPIRATION
Concrete is devoted to Elegguá, keeper of the gates and guardian of paths. As both trickster and protector, he holds the keys to every crossing ensuring that each journey, each offering, each beginning is aligned with destiny.
This piece honors the sacred in the urban, the altar built without ceremony, the devotion that survives without permission. Elegguá does not require a temple. He stands at every door.
THE MATERIALS
Snowflake obsidian · for balance and protection
Red jasper · for vitality and courage
Garnet · for passion and strength
Cowrie shell · for spiritual protection and wealth
Clear quartz point · for clarity and amplified intention
Each element honors Elegguá's role as opener of roads and keeper of thresholds.
THE DETAILS
Handcrafted by artist Njeri Akosua. Encased in a white leather pouch with Njeri's hand-dyed fabric. Fits a standard Bic lighter.
*Lighter not included.*
A vessel of guidance · where paths meet flame, and every crossing is blessed.
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Our Ritual
White candle Vessels
Honors the tradition of wearing white for spiritual balance, symbolizing purity and the hidden powers of *Aché. Reflecting and deflecting, they invite users on a journey of introspection.
*The term aché refers to a Yoruba concept (asé) that is generally understood to mean spiritual power, authority, or life force
Crafted with purpose
- Hand-poured in Los Angeles
- Coconut wax blend for a clean, slow burn
- Premium fragrance oils
- Lead-free cotton wick
- Produced through community-based manufacturing that supports marginalized and underrepresented workers
Burn Care
Light candle for 2 hours the first time will get an even burn and avoid tunneling. Before each burn trim the wick to less than 1/4 of an inch, avoiding any black soot.
Never leave a candle unattended, near drafts, or move a candle while burning.