alemannic comb bunches bone Keltische ringen The Greek xiphos was used

The Greek xiphos was used as a secondary weapon by Greek hoplites

whilst the replica is cast in a single piece

The shape of the Scottish dirk comes from the medieval bollock dagger

Made of orchery clay and manually glazed

alemannic comb bunches bone Keltische ringen The Greek xiphos was usedThis comb is an accurate reproduction of a find from grave 58 in Trossingen, from the time of the Alemanni. The original is kept in the Archaeological National Museum in Constance and was originally made from deer antler. Combs played an important role in daily life: ritual cleansing was required before contact with the gods, and a well groomed appearance represented cosmic order. This reproduction is made from bone instead of deer antler and finished