Handcarved Birch Viking Shield with Nordic Vegvisir Symbol, 24"

Viking round shield with carved Vegvisir symbol new painting scheme This hand-carved shield's main decorative motif is the Vegvisir, an Icelandic runic compass used by travelers not to get lost on their voyages. It used to be a powerful Viking symbol of protection. It also features a highly detailed Viking-style braid and Futhark runes, all carved into the plywood. This model is made of 15mm thick birch wood, finished with a wood-burning technique, as well as staining and varnishing with linen seed oil. It comes with a wood handlebar installed on the back. The shield can be used as a decorative wall hanger or as a functional piece for medieval reenactment, LARP or Halloween. Size - 24 inches in diameter (61 cm) Weight - 8 pounds (3.5 kg) Material - 15mm thick birch plywood Because these are handmade products made with natural wood planks the sizes, textures and overall appearance may vary slightly from the photos displayed.