R/2/248 – drawing of a tortoise-amulet, a broomstick and a stone pattern to be jumped over; and notes

Collection Number:

R/2/248

Object name:

drawing of a tortoise-amulet, a broomstick and a stone pattern to be jumped over; and notes

Object type:

Drawing

Languages:

Dutch,English,French

Other seals:

Book titles referenced:

Magische dansen / Magic and the supernatural

Book authors referenced:

John Michaux

People referenced:

Hubert van Herpen

‘Bij Aant. [with notes] 1948, fol. 92d, “Schema van de [of the] a. “AVI: “Schildpaddendans” [tortoise-dance], Aanvulling [supplement] III/1950: “Charm of Kame, The tortoise is an eatern symbol of the Universe”, &c. S.’
‘Bij Aant. [with notes] 1948, fol. 93: “Sommige volksboeken zoals “Le grand et le petit Albert” zijn ware handleidingen, zowel voor de witte als de zwarte magie. Zij hebben steeds een groot sukses gekend in alle lagen van de bevolking [some folk books as “Le grand…” are true manuals, for white as well as for black magic. They have always known great success amongst all layers of society], &c. “Het Museum voor Folklore” [the museum of folklore], Antwerpen. H.’
‘Aant. [notes] 1948, fol. 93d, “Magische dansen” [magical dances], John Michaux, aanvulling [supplement] no. XII-1950, naar [after] Hubert van Herpen, “Magic and the supernatural”; idem, “De Driehoek” [the triangle], fol. 95. S.’