Viking bracelet with wolf heads, silvered bronze

Product description

This Viking bracelet is inspired by various originals. The wolf Fenrir played an important role in Viking mythology. The wolf heads are derived from those on Thor's hammer of Fessi from Iceland. This bracelet is made of various interwoven rods. It can be easily adjusted to size and is suitable for a wrist circumference of 15 to 20 cm.

In Germanic mythology, rings had a sacred meaning. They symbolized an oath-bound connection between the wearer and his ruler, the tribe, or a god. Torques and bracelet did not only occur among Germanic peoples, but also among Scythians, Celts, and other Indo-European peoples. Indo-European society was strongly oath-bound, based on the concept of cosmic order. This order was guarded by gods and supported by a class structure in which oaths and symbolic jewelry such as torques confirmed social relationships.

In Indo-European cultures, the wolf had a dual meaning. The animal was a dangerous enemy, but was also respected for its cunning, strength, and fury. This relationship led to rituals in which the wolf was central. The koryos ritual is an important expression of this wolf cult. From this developed the Germanic Ulfheðnar, warriors who venerated Odin (Wodan) and were known as the "wolves of Odin." In Germanic and Old Norse art, wolves symbolized loyalty, protection, aggression, and strategic insight.