#cc-wolf: And again, a wolf for the wolf riders.
It's about 2 1/4" long and 1 1/4" high. The price in silver is $40, and in bronze $20.
Gullrum Comb Pendant
Everyday items were often depicted in jewelry, and here is a comb pendant.
It's about 1 1/2 inches wide, and 1 1/4 inches high. The
original was found in Gullrum, Gotland. Imported from Sweden, $29.
Eldsberg Flintstriker Pendant
Here's another everyday item, the characteristic Viking Age firestriker. It's about 1 1/2" wide
and fabricated in silver as a combination of repoussé and wire work. Imported from Sweden, $40.
Hesselbjerg Amulet
This is a reproduction of an amulet found in Hesselbjerg,
Denmark. The original was in iron and combines a sickle for good crops, a Thor's
Hammer for protection, and a fire steel for a warmth of home and hearth. In silver, imported from Sweden, $65.
One of my customers did some research on this piece and came up with the following information,
supplied by Jens Jeppesen, the head archaeologist at Hesselbjerg.
1.) The "Hesselbjerg amulet" is currently in the collection of the Moesgaard
Museum, in Denmark.
2.) It was found during the 1970 season's excavation's in the Viking cemetery at Hesselbjerg in
East Jutland where at that time 48 graves had been located (current count are 104 graves, and
the excavations at the cemetery are done).
3.) The amulet is considered a "triple Thor's" amulet, in that all three symbols can be interpreted
as emblems of the god Thor. Besides the hammer which as you know made thunder, the sickle
represents his function as the patron god of farmers, and the firestriker represents him as the
maker of lightening.
4.) The amulet was found as part of a grave cache and dates to circa 900 AD.
5.) The settlement associated with the cemetery was recently found nearby, and at this point
excavations have revealed 12 houses, two wells, and a very nice selection of silver
jewelery and Arabic coins.
Thanks Cliff!
Arrowhead
This is a forged iron arrowhead, replicated in silver or bronze. About 3" long, it actually
has the socket for the arrow shaft, and could be mounted on an arrow if you like (3/8" shaft). It would
be just the thing for a bit of period vampire hunting.
It could also be considered a minature spearhead as a symbol of Odin.
In silver the price is $40, and in bronze it is $20.
Viking Whetstone
In Viking times small whetstones were often worn as pendants. These are reproductions
of whetstone pendants found in a Viking Age ship wreck at Kalåstad, Norway. Similar pendants
have been found in York, Birka, and Gotland. They are cut from Jasper, the cutting action
somewhere between hard black Arkensas and translucent Arkansas stones.
That means they are very fine, and suitable for final edge and polish rather than
removing nicks from a damaged blade. They vary in color and size, but are mostly
muted reds and greens, and about 3" tall, 11/16" wide, and 1/4" thick. Some of them
are quite striking, but I expect the best sharpening would be achieved with the plainer ones.
If you let me know your preference I'll try to oblige. Each comes with a string and descriptive
packaging. Imported from Sweden, the price is $12
Viking Whetstones with Silver Mountings
Here are more decorative whetstone pendants with silver mountings. The stones tend
to be a bit larger, and are chosen for striking appearance. Most of them have good surfaces
for sharpening as well. Both mountings are patterned after pendants found at Birka, although the original pendants were not associated with whetstones.
Viking Whetstone with Silver Arrowhead mounting; $59.
Viking Whetstone with Birka Face mounting, $59.
Runic Direction Wheel
#5128; "A charm to see you safely there and back." The four quarters
direction wheel, with runes to mark the directions. It's about 1 1/4" in
diameter.
In silver $35, in bronze $15.
Solar Wheel
#5012; A very early Nordic symbol representing the sun and the four quarters.
The points of this rendition are terminated with the open "Trishulas" of the
triple goddess. Sometimes worn by Celtic Christians as well as Heathens, it has a simple elegance.
(1.15" dia.)
In silver $25, in bronze $15.
Sun Boat
#5129; Another very early Nordic symbol representing the four quartered sun,
this time traveling across the sky in her boat. Inspired by the Bronze age rock carvings from Bohuslän, Sweden, this piece is about 1 1/2" tall and just over an inch wide.
In silver $25, in bronze $15.
Raven Solar Wheel
#3102; Here's a Solar Wheel with one of Odin's ravens. It's a little over
1" high.
The price is $25 in silver, and $15 in bronze.
Eagle Solar Wheel
#3101; and another with an eagle, about 1 3/8" high.
In silver $25, in bronze $15.
Wolf Solar Wheel
#3100; Here's yet another with a wolf.
In silver $25, in bronze $15.
Double headed bird of prey,
or Midgard Serpent. (1.56"H)
#NV11; The price is (out of stock) in silver,
$25 in bronze, and
$10 in pewter.
Sythian Bear
#5603; Here's one for the berserkers out there. It's about 1 1/2"
high, and 1 1/4" wide.
The price in silver is $35, and in bronze it is $15.
Fenris Bound
This is an image found wherever the Norse traveled, from Dublin to Kiev.
It is still in widespread use today as protection charm for travelers. It is painted on the ends of Gipsy
and Tinker wagons, and has appeared on traveling boxes since the Viking Age. The image is of Fenris
bound, seemingly by his own tongue. The pose is typical, with the head twisted backward so he is
looking over his shoulder, and the tongue entangling the feet.
#5108; This medallion is the result of a chance encounter with an Irish hitchhiker. He was wearing a medallion
that was obviously ancient, and of interesting design. He said it had been in his family for at least 200
years, and had been passed down from eldest son to eldest son. Since he was traveling to America, his
father gave him the medallion for protection on the journey. Although it was well worn, this is what that
medallion might have looked like when it was new. (1.2" dia.)
The price is $35 in silver, and $15 in bronze.
Fenris Bound
#5107; The same image is available in a solid medalion without the cut outs.
The price is $35 in silver, and $15 in bronze.
Irminsul
#5142; The Irminsul is the World Tree of the Germanic peoples, especially the Anglo-Saxons.
The tree, or pillar of Irmin, points steadfastly toward the North Star shown above. It's about an inch and
a half high, without the suspension loop.
The price in silver is $35,
in bronze $15.
Kroner Dragon
#5120; The design is taken from a Norse coin depicting a Viking ship
prow. The shape is typical of "hack silver", coins or other
objects that were cut up to make change. Transactions were conducted by
weight, and pieces were often cut to make an exact amount.(1.58" wide)
The price is $30 in silver, and $15 in bronze.
Bronze Bear Claws
Many cultures wore bear claws. The Vikings wore them as a sign of
strength in battle. Other cultures wore them as a sign of skill in hunting.
These are exceptionally nice castings, about 1 3/8" tall.
In bronze, $16.
Silver Bear Claws
Many cultures wore bear claws. The Vikings wore them as a sign of
strength in battle. Other cultures wore them as a sign of skill in hunting.
These are exceptionally nice castings, about 1 3/4" tall. The loop is large enough for
either a chain or leather thong.
In silver, $60.
Glory Twigs
#5132; The Glory Twigs pendant is an open casting that represents a bind rune
containing the entire Futhark. It's a bit over an inch and a half tall.
The price in silver
is $15, and in bronze $10
Round Ouroboros
#5134; The Midgard Serpent depicted biting his own tail, about one inch
wide.
The price in silver is $20, in bronze it is $10.
Infinity Ouroboros
#5135; The Midgard Serpent twisted into an infinity symbol. It's about 5/8"
wide and 2" high with the suspension loop.
The price in silver is $30, in bronze it is $15.
Viking Dragon
#5133; A Viking Dragon done in the round with nice detail and good weight.
It's about 3/4" wide, and 2 1/2" high with the suspension loop.
The price is $35 in silver, in bronze it is $15.
Axe Knot Dragon
#5136; A knotwork dragon twisted into the shape of an axe, again done in
the round with nice datail. It's about 1 3/8" wide, and 2" high.
The price in silver is $40, and in bronze it is $20.
Hammer and Anvil
#2026; The symbolism of the Hammer and Anvil is widespread. Here's a small
Hammer and Anvil pendant done in the full round. It's about 1" tall including the suspension
loop, and about 7/8" long. Done in silver, the price is $25, bronze is $12.
Lur Horns
Lur horns are huge bronze horns used for signaling down the fjord
or from ship to ship. They sound a little like Alpine horns. The low pitch
travels great distances. The Danish National Museum has the sound of these
horns piped into one of the Viking exhibits. The sound is deep and eerie.
It's guaranteed to send shivers up your spine! You really
wouldn't want to live in a lonely Irish coastal village, and hear
that sound from the sea on a foggy morning!
Here's one that was found in peat bog in Denmark, and is currently in the
Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen.
These are also cast in Danish Fine silver in Denmark. The single
horns are out of stock. The small double horns are $8.50 (about .6" tall) and the large double horns are out of stock as well.
Again, don't forget to check out the most important Norse Pendant, the
Thor's Hammer, which has its own page.
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