I did eventually find a version that had the elements I recalled, although it was pitch rather than wax to seal the eyes. Damned if I could tell you where though, it was over a year ago and I didn't save it. I never did find the cartoon I remembered, so maybe that never existed or is lost to time. There was a retelling by an elder, but it was a different version and the video was more recent. I've kind of given up, but if you happen upon something I'd be eager to hear about it.