Witch Ball, Hamsa Protection, Tree of Life, Crow Skull or Fairy Orb, Natural Herbs FB3261Witch balls have been found and used since during the 17th century. They were traditionally hung in windows to ward off evil spirits and "witches". It was thought that the evil spirits were attracted to the contents of the ball and would be trapped inside therefore protecting the home, boat, or other location where they were placed. The top of the Hamsa Protection ball is adorned with sodalite crystal chips, and the top of the Garden Fairy is topped