BX.103.  This trinket pot is made from Yew and is perfect for storing bits of jewellery, knickknacks, cufflinks, etc.  

13.5 cms x 8 cms (5 ½ ins x 3 ¼ ins)

£20

Yew Mythology:-  Yew wood was frequently chosen for making sacred and magical objects including talisman, not only in this country, but also by the Germanic and Scandinavian tribes.

In the Netherlands, archeological finds include a 9th century Yew wand with a runic inscription to calm the wild waves of the sea (The Westeremden Yew Wand) and a 7th century Yew amulet with the runic inscription "Always carry this Yew, therein lies strength" (The Wijnalden Amulet).
If you cannot carve or write runes, there is an alternative: Tradition has it that keeping a yew stick behind your door wards off evil.