Description
Hex signs are a form of Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, related to fraktur, found in the Fancy Dutch tradition in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Barn paintings, usually in the form of "stars in circles", began to appear on the landscape in the early 19th century & became widespread decades later when commercial ready-mixed paint became readily available. By the 1950s commercialized hex signs, aimed at the tourist market, became popular & these often include stars, compass roses, stylized birds known as distelfinks, hearts, tulips, or a tree of life. Two schools of thought exist on the meaning of hex signs. One school ascribes a talismanic nature to the signs; the other sees them as purely decorative. Both schools recognize that there are sometimes superstitions associated with certain hex sign themes & neither ascribes strong magical power to them. (Wikipedia) Sealed with gloss varnish to help preserve the art. This rock art would look great sitting on your window sill or on your front porch, or in your garden. Also makes a great gift! Hand painted on a river rock against a white background is an eight pointed star. Research revealed that the eight pointed star if a fairly common hex design. The star is usually blue & symbolizes goodwill. The tulips represent faith & trust in man & the sheaves of wheat symbolize abundance. This design was often used to decorate large buildings & it proclaims abundance & goodwill for all. Measures 3" x 2 1/2" by half-inch. Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Sign Painted Rock - 8 Pointed Star Sealed
