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Replica of the mask pendant from Gnezdovo.
This faithfully detailed replica of a mask amulet in the Mammen style of the Viking Age was made after the model from the famous treasure find of Gnezdovo near Smolensk and dates to the 10th century.
The original pendant from Gnezdovo is made of solid silver and shows the face of a moustached Viking.
Link to the original amulet of Gnezdovo...
The Viking pendant is made of high-quality bronze and is also available in real silver plated.
A black leather cord in 1 m length for the Gnezdovo amulet is included.
The size of the pendant is 5 x 3 cm and almost corresponds to the original dimensions.
So-called mask pendants in the shape of a head were quite common in the Viking Age and probably represented images of gods or symbolized helpful beings. It is assumed that the Viking mask pendants were intended to protect travellers on their journeys or generally had a protective function.