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Witch Ball
CAD $38.00
The witch ball originated among cultures where harmful magic and those who practiced it were feared. They are one of many folk magic practices involving objects for protecting the household. The glass balls were originally used on fishing nets and have some lore associated with sea superstitions and legends.
The word witch ball may be a corruption of watch ball because it was used to ward off, guard against, evil spirits. They may be hung in an eastern windows, placed on top of a vase, or suspended by a cord (as from the mantelpiece or rafters), placed on sticks in windows or hung in rooms where the inhabitants wanted to ward off evil.
They appeared in America in the 19th century. Larger, more opaque, variations are often found in gardens under the name gazing ball. Glass studios traditionally make a witch ball as the first object to be created in a new studio.
You will receive 1 random witch ball. Please see hand photo for approx. size reference.
Beautiful handmade blown glass orb to protect you & yours.
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| Weight | 350 g |
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| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 10 cm |
Description
The witch ball originated among cultures where harmful magic and those who practiced it were feared. They are one of many folk magic practices involving objects for protecting the household. The glass balls were originally used on fishing nets and have some lore associated with sea superstitions and legends.
The word witch ball may be a corruption of watch ball because it was used to ward off, guard against, evil spirits. They may be hung in an eastern windows, placed on top of a vase, or suspended by a cord (as from the mantelpiece or rafters), placed on sticks in windows or hung in rooms where the inhabitants wanted to ward off evil.
They appeared in America in the 19th century. Larger, more opaque, variations are often found in gardens under the name gazing ball. Glass studios traditionally make a witch ball as the first object to be created in a new studio.
Please see hand photo for approx. size reference.
You will receive 1 random beautiful handmade blown glass orb to protect you & yours.
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