The hedgehog was worshipped by some cultures, in particular the ancient Egyptians to whom it symbolised reincarnation, probably because they misinterpreted the hedgehog's hibernation cycle as it dying in autumn then coming back to life in spring!

This wee brooch was made by me entirely in polymer clay and depicts the hedgehog being awakened by a butterfly whispering that spring has now arrived! The brooch measures 5.5 cm x 4cm and is supplied in a black card box as shown in the photographs.