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Rat Skull & Butterfly Shadow Box
This handmade black shadow box features a sepia-toned witch’s boots backdrop with a machine-sewn pentagram, blending vintage and contemporary design. At its centre sits a delicate rat skull, flanked by a spiral and pentacle charm on the left and a golden butterfly charm with a skull-key body on the right. Below these motifs lies a solid plaque that reads BELIEVE. Rich in traditional occult symbolism, the witch’s boots and pentagram represent the spiritual journey and elemental protection. The central rat skull acts as a memento mori for resourcefulness and survival, while the spiral pentacle signifies spiritual evolution. Opposite, the butterfly skull-key evokes psychic rebirth and unlocked secrets. Anchoring the piece, the “believe” plaque serves as a powerful reminder to trust in your personal magick and unseen forces—and to embrace its message of belief. The box measures 18.5cm on each side and is 3.8cm deep, making it a unique piece for any ritual space.
Specifications
Frame: Black shadow box frame, handmade by a professional framer, repurposed
Backdrop: Sepia-toned craft paper with vintage witch’s boots design
Stitching: Machine-sewn thread pentagram. All objects securely hand-sewn
Central Focal Piece: Delicate authentic rat skull specimen
Side Accents: Spiral pentacle charm (left) and an ornate golden butterfly charm with a skull-key body (right)
$110.00
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