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Replica of the mask amulet from Gnezdovo, a Viking pendant in Mammen style from Russia. Bronze, silver-plated or 925 silver. 5 x 3 cm.Productdetails...
Replica of the mask pendant from Gnezdovo.
This faithfully detailed replica of a mask amulet in the Mammen style of the Viking Age was made after the model from the famous treasure find of Gnezdovo near Smolensk.The original pendant from Gnezdovo was made of solid silver and shows the face of a moustached Viking. Dating to the 10th century AD.
Link to the original amulet of Gnezdovo...
The size of the Viking mask pendant is 5 x 3 cm and almost corresponds to the original dimensions.
You can buy this Viking pendant in high-quality bronze or real silver-plated.
Alternatively, also available in 925 sterling silver (Please note the delivery time).
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A black leather cord in 1 m length for the Gnezdovo amulet is included.
So-called mask pendants in the shape of a head were quite common in the Viking Age and probably represented images of gods or symbolized helpful beings. It is assumed that the Viking mask pendants were intended to protect travellers on their journeys or generally had a protective function.
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