Viking Bone Pin from Hedeby, Cloakpin, Hairpin

Viking Bone Pin from Hedeby, Cloak Pin, Hairpin

This Viking hairpin is based on an original find from the settlement of Hedeby (Haithabu), the most significant Viking trading venue on the Jutland peninsula (close to the town of Schleswig, once on Danish territory and now in northern Germany). The broader end of the genuine bone pin is adorned with a carved dragon’s head motif.

Bone pins were quite widespread in the Viking Age, as they were a cheaper alternative to the expensive versions made of metal. Such hairpins have thus been found throughout the area the Vikings settled between 800 and 1100 AD, among others in Birka, York, Hedeby and Trondheim. Pins of this kind, however, were not only used by the Vikings as hair ornaments, but also as garment clasps or fibulae / brooches to fasten cloaks, for example.

This beautiful piece of jewellery is a fine example of Norse art. Whether at medieval markets, Viking gatherings or re-enactment events, it will round off your early medieval / Dark Ages garb in a lovely manner and make it look all the more authentic. Of course, in modern everyday life, this piece of Viking jewellery is also a great accessory to hold your hair in style.

Details:
- Norse jewellery made of genuine animal bone
- Dimensions: approx. 16 x 3 x 0.6 cm

Please note that this pin is sold as a single unit.

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece. Please keep in mind that bone is a natural product and variations in colour and grain are quite normal. Each piece is thus unique, and the above pictures are for reference only.