2089 – Poppet: Doll

Physical description:

A rather pretty though stylised fabric doll (or poppet) - tall and slim with black hair, dressed in white and green, and with a red cord tied round her waist - used by a modern traditional witch as a magical assistant.

Museum classification:

Spells and Charms

Size:

270 x 100 x 80

Information:

The doll's help was invoked by writing out a wish or spell and tucking it in her clothes.
The doll was a gift to the witch from a friend and was probably originally made in South America.

Resource:

Object

Materials:

Fabric

The doll's help was invoked by writing out a wish or spell and tucking it in her clothes.
The doll was a gift to the witch from a friend and was probably originally made in South America.