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.  

About Black Americana:  Black Americana treasures reflect African American history and its struggle against racial injustice. Opinion is divided on whether to preserve these artifacts, as some believe it prolongs racist attitudes while others see it as a way to educate future generations on the importance of tolerance and social justice.

Oprah Winfrey, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg, Spike Lee, and Anita Pointer (lead singer of the singing group, the Pointer Sisters), all collect Black Memorabilia, Lee used some of his objects in his movie Bamboozled. One of the largest collectors of Black Americana is Dr. David Pilgrim, who donated his large collection to Ferris University to found the Jim Crow Museum.

Dr. Pilgrim used a poignant quote to sum up the purpose of these artifacts: “Use items of intolerance to teach tolerance and promote social justice.”

For more information and to better understand Black Americana, visit the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University.