Concealable Tools for the Detection and Entrapment of
Red-Haired Sorcerers.
Throughout history red hair has been viewed in many ways, often causing those with this comparatively rare colouring to be considered as 'other’. Whether as demons, witches, sorcerers or seductresses, historically those with red hair often held magical influence over those with ‘normal’ hair and had to be treated with caution if not outright avoided. Although, in reality, hair colour doesn’t tell us anything about a person, it can end up be a defining characteristic due to the traits it is perceived to embody.
These small and peculiar implements are unlike anything seen in mundane toolboxes, but they still have a designated purpose. Where a hammer’s objective might be used to strike a nail and build a house, these utensils carefully seek out the hidden and entrap the heterodox.
Human hair, resin, copper, oxidising paint (2023)