2534 – Talisman: Elliptical Moon Face

Physical description:

Elliptical piece of metal sheet stamped with a stylised face design. Described in the accompanying documentation as a moon talisman.

Museum classification:

Spells and Charms

Size:

40 x 65 x 2

Information:

Part of a collection of magical objects (MoW id nos 2522-2556) owned by Gerald Gardner and exhibited at the Witches Mill on the Isle of Man. Has accompanying folder of documentation.
The accompanying documentation describes it as a "silver moon talisman... used in astrology by a witch, circa 1740".
It bears an interesting resemblance to Tibetan Buddha Eye amulets.

Pewter replica avaiable to buy in museum shop

Resource:

Object

Materials:

Metal

Part of a collection of magical objects (MoW id nos 2522-2556) owned by Gerald Gardner and exhibited at the Witches Mill on the Isle of Man. Has accompanying folder of documentation.
The accompanying documentation describes it as a "silver moon talisman... used in astrology by a witch, circa 1740".
It bears an interesting resemblance to Tibetan Buddha Eye amulets.

Pewter replica avaiable to buy in museum shop