Viking bone pin from Haithabu, garment pin, hairpin

Viking bone pin from Haithabu, garment pin, hairpin

SKU: VM010494

Category: Viking clothing

Available

$ 17.47

incl. 0% VAT , plus

Manufacturers: Battle Merchant

The Viking bone pin from Haithabu is an authentic replica of a historical find that can be used as a unique piece of jewelry for both historical depictions and modern use. It represents Old Norse craftsmanship and culture and, because it is made from real bone, is an individual work of art with slight variations in each piece.

Description

Nordic garment and hairpin made of bone

This finely crafted bone pin comes from the depths of Norse history. The original, on which this replica is based, was discovered in the settlement of Haithabu, a vibrant trading center of ancient Jutland. The wider end of the pin is adorned with an intricately carved dragon head motif.
In the heyday of the Vikings, which lasted from 800 to 1100 AD, bone pins like this were a ubiquitous accessory that fulfilled both practical and aesthetic needs. They served not only as a decorative element for the hair, but also as garment clasps or fibulae to fasten cloaks and garments. The use of bone instead of metal made them an affordable option for the general population, and so they became widespread throughout the Vikings' vast territories, from Birka to York, from Haithabu to Trondheim.
This Viking specimen, made from real animal bone, measures approximately 16 x 3 x 0.6 cm (6.3 x 1.2 x 0.24 inches) and embodies the robust elegance of the Viking Age. Each pin is unique, as natural materials in color and grain make each piece an individual work of art.The illustrations shown here are merely examples, as the true beauty of these needles is revealed in their uniqueness.
Whether as an addition to early medieval garb at markets, Viking events or re-enactment events, or as a stylish accessory in modern everyday life - this bone pin is a testament to ancient Norse craftsmanship.

Features Viking bone pin from Haithabu, garment pin, hairpin:

Material: Animal bone
Dimensions: approx. 16 x 3 x 0.6 cm (6.3 x 1.2 x 0.24 inches)

Scope of delivery: 1 Viking bone pin from Haithabu, garment pin, hairpin

Item information	Value
Epoch:	Medieval
Material:	bone

Manufacturer according to GPSR
Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596 Wacken, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland, info@battlemerchant.com
Responsible person according to GPSR
Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596 Wacken, Hamburg, Deutschland, info@battlemerchant.com