These Wands are Antique Sculptures
Photo credit: historical photo of textile worker winding bobbins in a US cotton mill during the early 1900s. Photo provided by Library of Congress.
The handle of each wand is assembled with antique bobbins that were previously used in textile factories in Philadelphia during the early industrial revolution.​ These bobbins were used by our collective grandmothers to literally sew and weave the fabric of our country as far back as 100 years ago.
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The artist donates 10% of purchases to Girls, Inc.
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ReCreate Gallery Spring 2026 Exhibition
Egyptian Mystique Wand
Artist: Jeannie Seidel
Price: $85.00 Size: 3.25" x 21"
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Description: This wand is named for Seshat, the Egyptian Goddess of wisdom, writing and knowledge. Her name is translated as “female scribe” and she is often accredited with inventing the craft of writing. The vintage leopard charm at the bottom is a symbol specific to this goddess, representing the characteristics of perseverance, strength, beauty and leadership. The placement of the black crescent moon provides protection and repels negative energies.
​Materials: Antique industrial bobbin, reclaimed wooden finial, broken vintage rhinestone jewelry bits​​​
Goddess Athena Wand
Artist: Jeannie Seidel
Price: $70.00 Size: 4" x 17.5"
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Description: Named for Athena, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, this wand symbolizes transformation, new beginnings and personal achievement. The intention is set to provide you with abundance to preserve and empower your future dreams and aspirations. The owl charm is Athena’s sacred familiar, often depicted alongside her and serves as a reminder that success is your birthright! Claim it with majesty and grace to amplify your voice.
​Materials: Antique industrial bobbin, upholstery tassel, repaired vintage pendant, discarded jewelry bits​​​
Scarlet Moon Goddess Wand
Artist: Jeannie Seidel
Price: $85.00 Size: 2" x 22"
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Description: Named for Lunitari, the Goddess of the Red Moon, this wand represents magic in the form of balance, freedom and curiosity. The purpose of the skeleton key is to unlock the door to whatever your heart desires. Embrace the firesong in your spirit that calls you to ignite joy and harmony as your guiding influence along your personal path.
Materials: Antique industrial bobbin, skeleton key circa 1930s, discarded costume jewelry bits, reclaimed filigree knob​​​
Artist Statement
Jeannie Seidel creates custom wands embedded with objects representing the invisible labor of women in society, both domestic and sacred across time. Each sculpture is assembled with antique industrial bobbins that were used to weave and sew the fabric of our country in textile mills 100 years ago, invoking the ancestral energy of our collective grandmothers. Many components are salvaged materials from the Resource Exchange with the overall composition suggesting that reverence does not have to be rigid and that history continues as a living story – one that can still surprise us and fill us with a sense of wonder.