Small Viking Raven Pendant

This tiny raven design was originally used to decorate a Viking nail cleaner, but I decided to use it for my small raven pendant. It is a neat little pattern in Borre style from the 9^th - 10^th centuries.

The raven was a potent motif in Viking art as a symbol of wisdom. As a spirit animal, the raven could act as guide to the shaman to the Otherworld. Odin, as god of magic, has two ravens Huginn and Muninn – Thought and Memory – who aid him in his constant quest for wisdom. He is referred to as Hrafnguth, the Raven god.

Height 25mm

Weight of Sterling Silver 3.2g (Weight may vary from piece to piece)