perun axe amulet type makarov 2 11th 12th century silvered bronze Wambuizen en wambuisonderdelen Inside you'll discover a unique

Inside you'll discover a unique set of six wooden carved dice

The round neck is split at the front

whilst the elvish-inspired motifs add a whimsical and ethereal charm

It measures approximately 25 x 25 cm

perun axe amulet type makarov 2 11th 12th century silvered bronze Wambuizen en wambuisonderdelen Inside you'll discover a uniqueThis miniature ax is a detailed replica of the so called 'axe of Perun', a Slavic one amulet from the late Viking Age that goes back to historical finds from the late 11th to early 12th centuries. It amulet was worn as a pendant around the neck by West Slavs and Russians and was an attribute of Perun, the highest god in Slavic mythology. Archaeologically this is axe amulet classified as type 2 according to Makarov, a type that often occurs in eastern