Witch Balls
The witch ball originated among cultures where harmful magic and those who practiced it were feared.
They are one of many folk practices involving objects for protecting the household.
They may be hung in an eastern window, placed on top of a vase or suspended by a cord (as from the mantelpiece or rafters).
Witch balls appeared in America in the 19th century and more opaque variations are often found in gardens under the name gazing ball.
However, gazing balls contain no strands within their interior. Glass studios traditionally make a witch ball as the first object to be created in a new studio.
The witch ball originated among cultures where harmful magic and those who practiced it were feared.
They are one of many folk practices involving objects for protecting the household.
They may be hung in an eastern window, placed on top of a vase or suspended by a cord (as from the mantelpiece or rafters).
Witch balls appeared in America in the 19th century and more opaque variations are often found in gardens under the name gazing ball.
However, gazing balls contain no strands within their interior. Glass studios traditionally make a witch ball as the first object to be created in a new studio.
According to folk tales, witch balls would entice evil spirits with their colours;
the strands inside the ball would then capture the spirit and prevent it from escaping.
These are nicely made in China
the strands inside the ball would then capture the spirit and prevent it from escaping.
These are nicely made in China
Witch Ball3: Small: WB1153 Hanging Witch Ball, Blue 3 inches, 3 for $21$21.0021.00
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Witch Ball3: Small WB303 The Autumn Tree, Red, Green, Yellow 3 inches, 3 for $21$21.0021.00
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Witch Ball4: 16441 Green, red, yellow 4 inches, 2 for $18$18.0018.00
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Witch Ball4: GB10 Blue Swirl of 4 inches, 2 for $15$15.0015.00
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Witch Ball4: GB15 Blue & Red - Violet Mix Hanging Glass Ball of 4 inches, 2 for $18$18.0018.00
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Witch Ball4: GB2 Christmasy Reddish Hanging Glass Ball of 4 inches with Green or Blue, 2 for $18$18.0018.00
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Witch Ball4: GB3: Bright Autumn Day Hanging Glass Witch Ball of 4 inches, 2 for $18$18.0018.00
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Witch Ball4: GB4 Three Seasons Hanging Glass Witch Ball of 4 Inches, 2 for $15$15.0015.00
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Witch Ball4: GB5(HB2): Winter Hanging Glass Witch Ball, 4 inches, 2 for $15$15.0015.00
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