112 – Phallic tusk
- Physical description:
- Very old engraved and patterned tusk. End crafted into phallic shape.
- Museum classification:
- Working Tools
- Size:
- 400 mm long
- Information:
The phallus is venerated by witches as a symbol of reproductive power. This ancient phallus is an interesting example of its type. The zigzag carvings and sun symbols may be a calendar system, possibly menstrual or lunar cycles. Phalluses of this type are used by some witches' covens during 'the great rite'.
- Resource:
- Object
- Materials:
- Tusk
- Copyright ownership:
- Copyright to The Museum of Witchcraft Ltd.
The phallus is venerated by witches as a symbol of reproductive power. This ancient phallus is an interesting example of its type. The zigzag carvings and sun symbols may be a calendar system, possibly menstrual or lunar cycles. Phalluses of this type are used by some witches' covens during 'the great rite'.