Effigy Of Graven Image & Holy Idol by Martin Duffy Illustrated by Raven Ebner For Sale

Across esoteric traditions, the use of magical images has taken many forms, with the poppet, an effigy or doll used to influence a represented individual, being one of the most recognizable. While popularly associated with curse work through pins and sympathetic harm, effigy magic extends far beyond malefic practices. It encompasses healing, love, fertility, protection, sexual power, and the attainment of magical knowledge.

In its most elevated expressions, the ensouled effigy becomes a sacred icon, serving as a vessel through which divine presence is made manifest in the material world. Such devotional images, crafted by priestly artisans across many traditions, function as focal points of worship and reverence.

The making of poppets and effigies has also long existed within folk traditions, practiced by both common folk and initiated practitioners across Christian and pre-Christian contexts. These workings were often employed in times of need for protection, healing, influence, or retribution.

Effigy presents a thorough study of image magic, particularly within the context of British witchcraft, folk magic, and sorcerous traditions. It examines a wide range of effigy forms, their materials, construction techniques, and the spells and rites used to animate and empower them. The text is further enhanced with practical workings drawn from the author’s personal notebooks, along with original full-color illustrations by Raven Ebner.

This is a substantial volume of 560 pages, printed in offset lithography on heavy uncoated paper stock, and illustrated throughout in full color.

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