WAX CANDLE BLACK AMERICANA FIGURINE PAIR with Tin Holder 5 3/4" Tall

Black Americana WAX CANDLE FIGURINE PAIR from the 1980s, featuring a couple in domestic attire, stands 5 ¾” tall, including their original tin holders. The male figure is dressed in a gray tailcoat with a red cummerbund and bowtie, while holding a hat in one hand, showcasing tufts of white hair on the sides of his head. The woman figurine wears a gray dress and a white apron that ties in the back. The pair is in like-new condition and the candle wicks have not been lit.

Although not produced for the Aunt Jemima brand, the pair appear to be a replica an early 1900 image of Aunt Jemima and Uncle Mose, as early designs of Aunt Jemima had her wearing a red polka dot kerchief and red polka dot scarf.  

Historical Context & Content Notice

This item reflects imagery and themes that were produced during periods of racial inequality in the United States. Such objects often contain harmful stereotypes that are offensive today. They are presented here for historical documentation and educational purposes only, not as an endorsement of the views they depict.

Museums and scholars emphasize the importance of preserving and contextualizing this material to better understand the history of racism and its impact. This approach is informed by institutions such as the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University, which uses artifacts of intolerance to teach tolerance and promote social justice.