Most of the magic objects that occur in the Finnish museum collections are common in the sense that either there are similar objects in the collections or at least they are mentioned in folklore accounts. As to every rule, there are a few exceptions. One of these exceptions is a so-called witch’s stone (Fi. noitakivi).… Continue reading The Unique Witch’s Stone
Category: Artifacts
Cattle Magic with Cowbell and Salt
The magic objects collection of Vapriikki in Tampere include one cowbell that came to the museum from Rautalampi in 1909. The catalogue tells of this object: Has been used as a magic object. A handful of salt is poured through the loop of its tab and every grain of salt must pass through the loop.… Continue reading Cattle Magic with Cowbell and Salt
