Saltglass Bead

Changes color depending on the tide.


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Saltglass Bead

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Description

Found in the stomach of a giant bass caught near La Rocque.

Year

found 1933

Mythology

Used by hedge-witches in charm bags.

Dimensions

9 cm sphere

Condition

Charred surface

Provenance

Pulled from fire pit near Neolithic dig

Current Location

Primitive Tools Exhibit


Artist

Basil Fawlty

Hotelier and accidental metalwork artist. Many sculptures involve car parts.

Era: 1970s

Origin: Torquay

Style: Explosive Expressionism

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