It's about 1 1/2" tall and 1 1/8" wide.įreya, seated #5111 Freya, shown seated with a bird on her outstreched hand. She is wearing her necklace Brisingamen, and little else. 662" wide.įreya riding a cat #5119 Freya, shown riding Her familiar. Freya collects half of the souls of the battlefield dead, Odin gets the other half. Shown here with her familiar, "the mouser". It's 2.1" tall with the loop.įreya #5115 Freya, a Goddess of love, beauty and fertility, one of the Vanir. Here He is depicted with a sword and the bound Fenris. He is invoked in matters of war and law, and his rune was often placed on weapons. Tyr 5148 Tyr is the one handed God, having lost a hand in the binding of Fenris. It's about 1 5/8' tall including the ring, and about 5/8" wide. Ing supplies the opportunity, it up to you to make it happen. It's said to be an invocation to Ing, that he provides the opportunity to achieve the most of one's potential. The image and inscription were supplied by a visiting Norwegian practioner of the Old Religion. Ing 5123 Ing is the earlier form of Freyr. 84" wide) in silver, and in bronze.įreyr Pendant #5110 A fertility God (obviously), this was modeled after a series found in Sweden. The names are early forms of "Lord" and "Lady". It is thought to represent Freyr and Freya. The originals were often gilded or wrapped in gold foil. Here are two examples found in Helgo, Uppland, Sweden, and currently in the Statens Historiska, Stockholm. The Sacred Marriage #5121 This pattern was common before and during the Viking Age. It is thought to depict Thor with his Hammer, and is about 1 1/2" tall. Seated Thor #5112 a close copy of a small bronze figure found in northern Iceland. With the suspension ring it's about 2" tall. Thor #5147 Thor is shown with his Belt of Strength, Iron Gauntets, and of course his Hammer. It's about 2 3/4" tall including the ring. This one has an attractive spiral motif on the upper part of the handle. Spiral Ear Spoon #1400 Viking men and ladies were fastidious about cleanliness, and decorative ear spoons have been found in several graves. She who knows all the secrets of the world."įrigga Ear Spoon #1300 Viking men and ladies were fastidious about cleanliness, and decorative ear spoons have been found in several graves. 68"W)įrigg #5116 "The Queen of Heaven, and Odin's wife. It's no accident that these are also the "birds of battle" that are fed on the carrion of the battlefield. He's accompanied by Huginn and Muninn (Thought and Memory), the ravens who keep him informed of the happenings on Earth. Odin #5118 Odin depicted in typical guise with wide hat, cloak and spear. There isn't a loop on the back for a chain or thong, so if you want to wear it on a necklace you'll have to run it through the horns or add a ring. This one is larger at almost 2" (1 15/16) tall. Odin's Messenger #N-52 Here is the same image done by a different craftsman. Here is similar example found in a grave in Uppland, Sweden (1 1/2" high without the suspension loop. It is thought to represent Odin's Messenger. Odin's Messenger #5122 This image is found frequently throughout the earlier Viking era. (1.65" high, 1.3" wide)įuthark Dragon #5126 A wise old dragon surrounded by the Elder Futhark.(1.75" high, 1.35" wide) The Midgard Serpant is shown at it's roots. World Tree Futhark # 5130 The World Tree Yggdrassil, on which Odin hung in his quest for the runes, is shown surrounded by the Elder Futhark, the Runic Alphabet. Valknot Futhark #5141 Odin's symbol, the Valknot, is surrounded by Odin's gift, the Elder Futhark. 96"W) in bronze, in silver.Ĭlosed Valknot #5114 The same design in a tighter, closed form. It is said to represent the three realms of existence, and the ability to travel among them. Open Valknot #5113 The Valknut was common from the earliest Viking period. * * As you will notice, There is no longer pricing for these on this website, Information only, Please visit For Purchases and New models**Ĭlick on the images for an enlarged view. You can get a far better selection, and a better price, at your local discount store than I could provide. There is such a variety of chains that I think you are better off buying one locally. This is because they were made more recently with the higher priced silver. You will note that some items are a lot more expensive than other iems that appear very similar. The most important Viking Age Medallion, the Thor's Hammer has its own page, don't miss it either!Ī note on pricing for those of you who aren't aware, the price of silver has risen dramatically. One is largely derived from the other, and there is a lot of crossover, so be sure to visit the Celtic Medallion Page as well. The division between Norse and Celtic is somewhat arbitrary. I'll try to keep adding pieces as time permits. I've got several hundred pieces and this is just a start.
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