Witch balls originated as one of many folk practices involving objects designed to protect the home.
Originally they were made of clear glass and hung in cottage windows in England in the 1600 and 1700s to ward off evil spirits and spells.
Today there are many variations of witch balls also known as spirit balls.
This ball is a stunning 4 inch crystal clear glass filled with dried herbs and flowers with 2 raw amethyst crystals topped with dried lavender and a hamsa charm