Beautiful work by American glass artist, Paul Harrie.
Its is never too early to purchase beautiful Christmas tree ornaments. Harrie has them organized by color.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
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Gazing Globes and Witch Balls
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| Breda Cloister Netherlands |
As I aged I have learned to appreciate both of those lawn objects. The globes are glass and the pink flamingoes, plastic. I gravitate to the glass.
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When I did some research on gazing globes I found there were other globes that are called witch balls. Witch globes are a bit different than the gazing globes. Witch balls were used to ward off evil spirits and spells. Witch balls contain fibers that trap an evil spirit within once attracted to the colorful ball.
It is also said that modern Christmas balls originated from the witch balls. Hung on the holiday tree they would ward off the evil spells of jealousy and desire for the gifts that lay beneath them.
ATG offers several witch balls and gazing globes.
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