Do you want to hold a piece of Viking history in your hands? Then you have to discover our impressive Mammen type Viking Axe! This magnificent object is meticulously crafted to closely reproduce the highly detailed engraved motifs and patterns of the original inlaid with silver.
However, it is important to note that this piece is not a battle-ready weapon. Its beauty and authenticity make it a perfect item to display or decorate your home, making it a true treasure for lovers of Viking history. The ax head, made of high carbon steel, has a 10 cm long blunt edge, making it a safe object to handle.
With an elegant design and measuring 41 cm in length, this Viking ax is more than just a decorative piece. It fits perfectly as an accessory to complement your Viking costume, transporting you to a time full of bravery and warrior pride. Who wouldn't want to look like a real Viking at any themed event?
In addition to its undeniable quality as a collector's item, this Mammen-type Viking ax is also perfect for those who want to stand out on any occasion. Its weight of 520 grams makes it a light accessory that is easy to handle, without sacrificing its authenticity and elegance.
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Considered one of the most amazing and beautiful archaeological finds from the Viking Age, the so-called Mammen ax was excavated from a 10th century burial mound at Mammen (near Viborg) in Jutland, Denmark. This unique piece lent its name to the Viking art style of the same name (c. 950-1030, a continuation of the animal ornamentation of the Jelling style, with the gradual introduction of more vegetal and decidedly less geometric elements).
The male grave from which the sumptuous Viking ax and many other precious artifacts were recovered dates to ca. 970/971 AD and is believed to be the last resting place of a wealthy man of high, even princely, status. The small iron ax is richly embellished with silver, niello, and gold leaf inlaid engravings, leading one to assume that it was probably a ceremonial or prestige weapon rather than a mere throwing or battle axe.
It remains to be determined whether the motifs adorning the ax head on both sides are of Christian or pagan influence. One side has an intricate pattern of tendrils, which may be a representation of the Christian tree of life or the world ash tree Yggdrasil from Norse mythology. The other side features an entwined bird-like creature that is supposed to represent a phoenix (as a symbol of Christ's resurrection) or Gullinkambi, the rooster perched on Yggdrasil who awakens the Einherjer in Valhalla every day and will sing to the gods and warriors to announce the beginning of Ragnarök.
The original piece, as well as many more grave goods and textile remains from the so-called Mammen Find (Danish: Mammenfundet) can be admired at the National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet) in Copenhagen.
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