stallion drinking horn with pure solid brass fitti Helm accessoires en onderdelen Birka and Haithabu

Birka and Haithabu

151 cm in length with a width of 1

This torque is a replica of the well known Snettisham torque

The so-called winged or lugged spear

stallion drinking horn with pure solid brass fitti Helm accessoires en onderdelen Birka and HaithabuDrinking horns were used by various peoples in Europe during celebrations, rituals and banquets. From the Germanic tribes to the Vikings and the Celtic peoples, the drinking horn was not only a practical drinking vessel, but also a status symbol. This drinking horn combines that age old tradition with a striking decoration in the shape of a horse's head. The horse played an important role in many European cultures. The Celts worshiped the horse