1125 – Spirit House

Physical description:

Copper spirit house - house-shape made out of copper sheet and set with semi-precious stones; with a metal and bead amulet-type construction hanging from base.

Museum classification:

Modern Witchcraft

Size:

50 x 50 mm x 180 high

Information:

Made by West Cornwall witches, this spirit house was made as a home for helpful spirits to enhance the owners creativity and was hung from the ceiling in their gallery, The Egyptian House, in Penzance. As the owners are moving and closing the gallery they have donated the sprit house to the museum where its magic can continue to work.

Resource:

Object

Materials:

Copper, gemstones

Made by West Cornwall witches, this spirit house was made as a home for helpful spirits to enhance the owners creativity and was hung from the ceiling in their gallery, The Egyptian House, in Penzance. As the owners are moving and closing the gallery they have donated the sprit house to the museum where its magic can continue to work.