Wolf hammer pendant
Wolf Hammer (bronze)
Replica of 10th century Thors hammer found in Fossi, Iceland. This is an example of the intersection of Norse beliefs and Christianity of the later Viking Age
- Object: Wolf hammer pendant
- Artist: -
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 1"X1.5"
- Culture Area: Europe
- Cultural Group: Viking Reproduction
- Cultural Context: Also known as vargkors, this is a replica of a 10th century Thor’s hammer found in Fossi, Iceland. The wolf hammer, or wolf cross, is an example of the intersection of Norse beliefs and Christianity common in the later Viking Age. The original is made of silver and is on display at the National Museum of Iceland in Reykjavik.
- Donor: IELM
- Catalog #: 117.024