Altar Lighter
Oñi · Altar Lighter
"Devotion to the sacred union of Shango and Ochún · fire and river, thunder and honey"
THE INSPIRATION
Oñi — the Yoruba word for honey — is a celebration of the legendary union between Shango and Ochún: the warrior king and the radiant goddess, bound by desire, beauty, and power. Their divine romance holds the full spectrum of love: passion and tenderness, fire and sweetness, justice and grace.
This piece honors that balance. The flame and the river. The thunderclap and the honey that soothes it.
THE MATERIALS
Carnelian · for Shango's fire and vitality
Citrine · for Ochún's golden joy
Pearl · for purity and wisdom
Spiral seashells · for the eternal flow of water
Cowrie shells · for prosperity and protection
Each element holds both forces· neither one without the other.
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 flame of union · where fire meets river, and love strikes like thunder wrapped in honey.
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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.