FINE AND RARE VIKING SORCERESS’S AMULET NECKLACE
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$1,950.00
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C.800-1050 AD. Silvered bronze. The body is semicircular, with a tear-shaped center and radials, probably referencing the Wheel of Fortune. The center is set with a blue “stone”. The body form references the lunar crescent and the bottom is suspended with three finely delineated duck feet. A burial at Viden, Denmark contained the body of a woman of wealth and status buried with henbane seeds, which have hallucinogenic properties, and a wand as well as other objects. From these, archeologists concluded that she was a seeress or sorceress. The grave contained a necklace hung with three duck’s feet pendants very similar to this. Among Vikings, sorcery was practiced by women only. It was specifically considered to be unmanly. Professionally refurbished with the silver surface and “stone” restored, on an 18” Sterling silver neck chain, suitable for modern wear. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.
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