Celtic Medallions and Pendants

Hello! Thanks for stopping in. I've got several hundred pieces and this is just a start. I'll try to keep adding pieces as time permits.

The division between Norse and Celtic is somewhat arbitrary. One is largely derived from the other, and there is a lot of crossover, so be sure to visit the Viking Medallion Page as well.

Eponis Quatrafoil #5149; The Eponis Quatrafoil seems to have been a fairly common motif in the early migration period. This one is based on a original in my collection. I have since seen a number of similar peices, all done in bronze. The original was done as a fibula, but we've chosen to do this piece as a pendant. The fibula will follow. It's about 1 3/4" tall, and the price is $15 in bronze and $35 in silver. Bronze is out of Stock

Lugh #7509; Lugh, the three faced god able to see the past, present, and future. About 1 1/8" in diameter, the price is $30 in silver and $15 in bronze.

Greenman #7101; The Greenman, (about 1 2/3" high and an inch wide) nicely detailed and cast in bronze for $15 or silver for $35.

Greenman #eir-139; Yet another Greenman, this time cast in pewter. It's about 1 1/4" in diameter, and the price is $10.

The Lord and Lady Pendant #SHREW-1; This clever pendant depicts the Celtic Lord, and turned so the other end is up, also depicts the Lady (or vice-versa if you prefer). There is only one pendant shown in the images. The back is arranged with a slider bar so you can switch it without taking it off the chain. It's about 1 1/3" tall, and an inch wide.
The price in silver is $35, and in bronze it is $20.

The Lord of the Beasts #7501; The Lord of the Beasts, somtimes called Hern, with two of his subjects. It's about 1 1/2" tall, and 13/16" wide.
The price in silver is $30, and in bronze it is $15.

Cernunnos #EIR-142; Cernunnos, "The Horned One" is the Lord of Beasts and of hunting. In one hand he holds the warrior's torc, in the other the serpent of wisdom. Common from very early times, here's an original depiction from the Gundrestrup Caldron. He's shown on a pewter tile about 1 1/2" tall and 1 1/4" wide. $10.

Celtic Beastie #SSP-133; A Celtic Beastie, cast in silver, about 1.4" high for $12.

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Bridgit's Cross #7505; This is a representation of the cross woven out of the grain of the harvest to honor the Goddess Bridgit. In Christian times the goddess was renamed "Saint Bridgit" and the practice continued into modern times. It's about 1 11/16" tall, and 1 7/16" wide.
$25 in silver, $15 in bronze.

Smaller Bridgit's Cross #7504; Here is a smaller version, large enough for a pendant, small enough for an earring. It's about 1 1/4" tall, and 1" wide.
$20 in silver, $10 in bronze.

Three Bridgits #7508; Bridgit in the familiar Maiden, Mother, Crone forms, about 1 1/3" in diameter.
$30 in silver, $15 in bronze.

Eponia #7510; Eponia, the horse goddess, was so popular she was worshipped even by Roman legions in Celtic occupied lands. For more on the Goddess Epona you might want to visit her web shrine.
About 1 1/3" in diameter, the price is $35 in silver, $15 in bronze.

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Irish Solar Cross #5207; An ancient Irish symbol representing eternity, the intertwined ribbons are understood as bands of light and life. A substantial casting, it is about 1 3/8" across. The price in bronze is $15,
in silver it is $35.

Sheela-na-gig #7502: Occurring most commonly in medieval churches, these figures are said to represent the passageway to and from the afterlife. This medallion captures the spirit of the originals, and is about 1 3/8" tall and 1 1/16" wide.
$25 in silver, $15 in bronze.

For an excellent page with many images of original Sheela-na-gigs, and the churches in which they appear, you might want to visit Megalithica. If you would like to know about the meaning of Sheela-na-gig you might want to read the article by Kathryn Price Theatana.
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Celtic Star #5201; A light, delicate casting about an inch wide, the price is $30 in silver, $12 in bronze.

Celtic Hound #cc-hound; Hounds also had a place in Celtic story telling. Here's one in a stylized celtic style, about 1 3/8" high and 1 3/4" long.
Cast in bronze, $20.

Dragon Face #cc-dragonface: Dragons were said to have a hypnotic stare that paralyzed their victims. It shows in this pendant. It's about 5/8” wide and 2” high. Cast in fine bronze, the price is $20.

Dragon Knot #cc-dragonknot: Here's a more traditional rendition of a Viking Dragon. It's similar to the representations of dragons on the standing stones and other period imagery. It's about 2" tall without the articulated ring. The price in bronze $20.

Celtic Griffin #CC-GRIFFIN; This sprightly fellow stands about 2 Ľ” tall and is cast in bronze. $20

Triskelions

Triskelions have three or more swirling elements. They suggest the Sun swirling across the sky, and are symbolic of warmth and prosperity.

#1206; A classic triskelion with a cabochon garnet, about 13/16" across.
The price is ~~$25 in silver~~ Sold out
and $15 in bronze.

Ordering

Shipping and handling is $6 per order (not per item) anywhere in the US. Standard shipping is by Priority Mail, so please give me your mailing address, not your UPS address. The $6 doesn't actually cover the cost in most cases, but it's easy to calculate, and is my way of saying "thank you". Shipping is available for most other parts of the world, but usually costs more. Email for a quote. Note; shipping to Canada can be very slow.

Orders in New York State require sales tax. If you don't know the sales tax in your county, I can calculate it for you, but you should expect it to be added. This applies only to orders shipped to addresses within New York State.

Most folks use a credit card and the encrypted secure order form. If you prefer, you can FAX your order to 716-731-3715. I'll need the type of card (Discover, Visa, or Master Charge), card number and expiration date. If course I'll also need to know what you are buying, and where to send it. Please include your e-mail address.

If you don't have a FAX, you can call 716-731-3715. If your timing is good, you can just speak to me and give me the order. If I'm not in the office it will default to the FAX machine. No collect calls.

If instant gratification is unavailable, you can always send a Postal Money Order or check to:

Ragweed Forge
PO Box 326
Sanborn, NY 14132

The Postal Snail may be slow, but he's faithful and discreet. Checks may be held for clearance, so if you're in a hurry, use a money order.

Everything on the page should be on hand and ready to ship. However some items may be short supply, so if you are ordering by mail, you might want to e-mail first so that I can hold your item (ragnar@ragweedforge.com).

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