The Gift (an altar for Pipo & Phong)

Two decades ago Pipo Nguyen-Duy assigned a project to my photography class: to make a piece of work knowing you will give it away. In mourning the unexpected loss of Pipo and his wife, Trần Nam Phong, I wanted to make a gift for the vast 'photo family' that Pipo built over nearly 3 decades of teaching photography.  I made a small clay altar with a slot for a photo, and I would like for anyone who loved Pipo or Phong to have one if they wish. There is a sliding scale option to offset the raw costs of materials, firing + shipping, I have no interest in profiting from this work. 

Included is a nail, matches, and a handful of beeswax candles. The candle burns for 30 minutes, and near the end of the burn when the candle is low, you may slide a small photo (2" or so) into the slot. 

Safety note: don't leave the photo in place while the candle is still tall. Pipo would not want you to burn your house down.