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Witch Ball

Witch Ball

Object NameWitch Ball

Datec. 1850

MediumGlass, white and pink

Dimensions3 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (8.9 × 8.9 × 8.9 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Glass

Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object number3.15.87

Status

Not on view

Collections

Decorative Arts

Label TextThis example of Nailsea is called a witchball. Witchballs usually had a hole at the top into which a wooden peg and string were inserted. Witchballs were hung in homes to ward off evil spirits.

Locations

(not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Art Museum

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