Protect - Devil Lure antique box

Protect - Devil Lure antique boxItems are handmade, imperfections and variations are to be expected. Please examine the pictures closely and read the full description to avoid disappointment as returns are not accepted. Inspired by the medical and sacred cures of medieval Europe's eras of plague. It was believed that plague was caused by devils. These devils were attracted to bad smells and so to protect a household dead animals were often hung outside to lure the devil away from

A vintage plastic doll sits upon a vintage egg stand

Please examine the pictures closely to avoid disappointment as returns are not accepted at this time

For All Hallows' Eve or the everyday

Inspired by a time when the last fall harvest and faith determined ones survival

-For use with battery operated candles

Hand embroidered on tea stained canvas fabric

scratches and discoloration

Inside the box a planchette shaped spider with a moonstone body

All elements of this piece show signs of wear and age

Each glass bottle houses a hand embroidered image on tea stained canvas fabric

5" at the widest point

In the center of the sacred heart a vintage illustration of a woman