This Viking Valkyrie pendant is inspired by an archaeological find from the vicarage in Old Uppsala (Gamla Uppsala). The object depicts a female figure raising a large horn, a figure often interpreted as a Valkyrie, or possibly a goddess from Norse mythology.
The original was discovered in the autumn of 1973 during renovation work at the vicarage, when four boat graves were uncovered. In one of them, boat grave 36, a woman had been buried in a wooden boat approximately five meters long. She lived during the 9th century and was an older woman who, according to skeletal remains, suffered from both arthritis and osteoporosis. Despite this, the grave goods testify to great wealth and high status. A total of 606 textile fragments show that she wore garments made from eleven different fabrics, including linen, wool, and luxurious silk.
Among the most fascinating objects in the grave were her jewelry pieces: two Arabic silver coins converted into pendants, around 60 glass beads, and this small pendant depicting a woman lifting a horn. The figure is most often interpreted as a Valkyrie.
In the Norse sagas, Valkyries are supernatural female beings whose name means “choosers of the slain.” They are associated both with battle and with the honor awaiting warriors after death. Valkyries guide the chosen heroes to Odin’s hall, Valhalla, where they are welcomed with feasting, glory, and eternal combat. In some accounts they are described as divine beings, while in others they appear more like warrior maidens or shield-maidens.
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Made of bronze.
A black cord is included with all pendants, which one can adjust the length of themselves.
