Schone / Skane / Ravenhead - Thorhammer, made of bronze

Schone / Skane Thorhammer made of bronze.

Replica of the Thor's hammer from Skåne / southern Sweden; Original find from about 1000 a.m.

The hammer head carries the annual spiral with the equinoxia and solstices, making it an infinity symbol as well.
Thor, who was the strongest of all the ancient Norse gods, was very revered. God of storms and lightning, Thor slain trolls and man-eating giants, and ensured good harvests.
Thor, son of Odin and Jord, was given by his wife, the giantess Jarnsaxa, two sons, Magni and Modi.
Thor rules in the Bilskinir Hall, his palace in the realm of Trundhome, and he proudly carries his Mjölnir hammer. The "Thorhammer" was once forged by the dwarves Sindri and Brokk.
Thor draws his strength from his belt Megingjardar and his iron hand Jarngreipr.
As today, the Thorhammer was worn for centuries by pagan people to protect them from danger. The Thorhammer is THE symbol of pagan belief.

Replica of the Thorhammer from Skåne / Southern Sweden; Original find from about 1000 a.m. It is a replica, replica of the famous Schone-Thorhammer. The Schonenhammer is one of the most famous and most beautiful Viking Age Thor Hammers and is reproduced here in great detail. As with the original, this Thorhammer is hollow on the inside, the back is closed with a smooth plate.

Schonen (standard Swedish), and Skåne (Danish); is a name for Scandinavia; is a historic province in southern Sweden. Skåne belonged to Denmark until the 17th century. That is why the Thorhammer Schonen-Thorhammer or Skane-Thorhammer is called.

• High quality, detailed bronze hammer
• Height about 1,89 inch (48 mm)
• Width about 1,58 inch (40 mm)
• 0,43 inch (11 mm) thick
• Eyelet diameter for leather strap or chain approx. 0,2 inch (5 mm)
• Weight approx. 0,91 oz (26 g.)

Price per piece.