Generally made of ox horn and used as a drinking vessel in many cultures through different time periods, the drinking horn held great significance, especially for ceremonies. It continued to be used until the early modern period, especially throughout Germanic Europe.
The drinking horn we offer here is handcrafted from cattle horn, polished and embellished with an engraved Valknut symbol framed by a sequence of runes.
Whether in a modern home or to recreate a medieval or Viking setting, this rustic and highly decorative drinking vessel will be an eye-catcher on any dining table.
For hygienic reasons the horn is sealed on the inside with a food-safe varnish so you can enjoy your favorite ale (or mead) to the fullest.
The valknut, a symbol consisting of three interlocking triangles, appears in a wide variety of archaeological finds ascribed to the Germanic peoples. While its true meaning remains a matter of speculation to date, some experts tend to believe that it may be associated with Odin, the father of all gods in Norse mythology. It has now found its place in modern culture, adorning many pieces of jewellery, talismans or decorative objects, and is particularly popular with followers of Paganism, also known as Germanic Neopaganism (for example, followers of Ásatrú).
A particularly popular drinking vessel during the early Middle Ages in Scandinavia, it enjoyed mentions in both the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda. Although Viking Age horn fragments are rarely recovered in archaeological excavations, the number of surviving metal horn fittings suggests that their use was much more widespread than actual horn finds indicate.
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