Ophelia The Baby Whale Candle Holder

Baby Whale Ophelia Candle Holder

Ceramic Candle Holder | Ocean-Inspired Table Styling | Handcrafted Functional Art

Product Overview

The Ocean remembers every story — this one glows in clay.
Hand-sculpted in South Africa from African clay and finished in our signature crystal glaze, Ophelia captures the gentle spirit of the sea in a sculptural form that brings light and serenity to your home.

A Tale of Light, Clay & Memory

From Rialheim’s Ocean Myths Collection comes Ophelia, the Baby Whale Candle Holder — a tribute to the rhythm of water and the poetry of craftsmanship.

Each piece is handmade at Clairvaux Estate in Robertson, where artistry, storytelling, and sustainability come together under the African sun. Moulded from locally sourced African clay and fired in our solar-powered kilns, Ophelia reflects both innovation and tradition — a modern heirloom born of earth and imagination.

Her luminous surface — available in Ocean Moss Crystal Glaze or Bronze Glaze — reveals natural crystalline patterns that shimmer softly under candlelight, evoking the glow of the ocean at dusk.

More than a candle holder, Ophelia is a sculptural companion — a reminder that beauty and meaning can coexist in the everyday objects that surround us.

Design Details

Made to Be Loved

• Authentically South African – Designed and crafted entirely at Clairvaux Estate, where every piece is made with care, not haste.

• A Sculptural Statement – Merges art and function; radiant alone or as part of a curated display.

• Inspired by the Ocean – A contemporary ode to South Africa’s coastal legends and natural beauty.

• Sustainably Created – Crafted in a solar-powered studio using locally sourced materials.

• Collectible Craftsmanship – Each piece is individually finished, making every Ophelia distinct in glaze and personality.

Care & Authenticity

Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive materials.
Each Ophelia is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, verifying its creation at Clairvaux Estate and the individuality of its glaze and finish — a mark of genuine South African craftsmanship.