Hand painted Viking shield with Fenrir, 61 cm. EITHER

The Viking shield that we offer here is made of approx. 13mm thick plywood, covered in linen, and embellished with a stylized, hand-painted motif of the wolf Fenrir (also Fenris or Fenrisúlfr) and a sequence of runes from the Elder Futhark (oldest runic alphabet) spelling his name.

In Germanic mythology, Fenrir is one of the three world torturers, along with Hel and the Midgard Serpent Jörmungandr. All three are children of the malicious god Loki and the giant Angrboda. Fenrir fights against the existing order and ultimately embodies the annihilation of the world. The gods recognize his dangerousness, chain him to a rock with a ruse and sink him deep into the bottom of the earth. For the plan to succeed, Tyr, the god of war, even sacrifices a hand. The wolf is chained for a long time, until finally, in the twilight of the gods, he breaks his chains and devours Odin. Odin's son, Widar, kills Fenrir, but it is too late, the Father of the Gods falls and, with him, the order of the world.

At its center, the shield features an oversized steel bulge that is held firmly in place with four rivets and leaves enough room to accommodate even the strongest of Viking hands. The back of the shield is painted black and provided with a solid wood handle.

Although this early medieval wooden shield may be a bit too light and thin for full contact, it is still a great prop for re-enactment, LARP, stage or TV/film and will make your transformation into a proud Norse warrior simply perfect. In addition, it is also a nice collector's or display piece for all Viking Age enthusiasts.