Valkyrie Pendant, Silver VIKING AGE GROOMING and the modern historical literature

and the modern historical literature

60 or 70 cm / 20”

wood or glass may have hung between these brooches or a chain with useful items such as a comb or keys

Östergötland in Sweden

ISBN 13: 9780764344572

Valkyrie Pendant, Silver VIKING AGE GROOMING and the modern historical literaturePendant made in solid Sterling Silver depicting what is believed to be a Valkyrie. It is based on the original Viking Age item found in Tuna, Uppland in Sweden. The back has a loop that allows it to be hung on a chain. Material: Sterling Silver 925 Size: 25 x 15 mm A Valkyrie ("chooser of the slain") is one of a host of female figures sent by Odin to choose who among the killed in a battle may live their afterlife in Valhalla.