Raven Skull Tortoise Gold Tone Brooch Zinc Alloy

Ground your style in Raven with this carefully detailed brooch, inspired by the raven - Thought and Memory companions of Odin.

Made of Zinc Alloy. Sold as 1 piece

A Raven skull in the center surrounded by ornate Norse plait.

Brooches were worn by both men and women in the Viking age and were most commonly made of bronze.

Hugin and Munin (pronounced "HOO-gin" and "MOO-nin"; Old Norse Huginn and Muninn, are two ravens who help the god Odin.

Ravens were of great significance to the Vikings and revered as a sign from the Gods when they appeared. Odin had two ravens named Hugin and Munin (Old Norse Huginn and Muninn) The names come from the words hugr and munr which translates to "Thought" and "Memory"

Material: zinc alloy - lighter and comfortable for hair or clothing wear. Not 316L stainless; chosen for weight and detail in hair accessories and brooches.

From Norse American Viking, a small US shop in Ulster County, NY - stocked and shipped from the USA. Questions? Email info@norseamericanviking.com.

Dimensions:
Measures 2 3/4" long and 1 7/8" wide.

Care: wipe with a soft cloth; avoid harsh chemicals, bleach, and long soaks in chlorinated pools. Store dry when not wearing.