This pendant is based on a find from Ireland. It was larger than this piece, about 5 centimeters tall, and carved in wood, but otherwise, we have stayed close to the original find. The discovery was made in Dublin during excavations at Fishamble Street and dates back to the years 900 – 1100.
At that time, the area was heavily influenced by Scandinavian Vikings.
The significance of the wolf-like creature is difficult to determine, but a reasonable interpretation is that it reflects Norse mythology when the wolf Fenrir’s son Skoll (“treachery”) swallows the sun at Ragnarök, or its brother Hati does the same with the moon.
Pictures of the original can be seen here: http://irisharchaeology.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC_0768.jpg
Made of bronze.
All pendants come with a black cord with adjustable length.
