Carved Kolovrat Slavic Sun Viking Shield, 24"

Viking Slavic round shield with carved Kolovrat symbol v2 Viking round shield with hand-carved Kolovrat symbol. As a symbol of God's protection and strength in battle, kolovrat is worn by those who seek to demoralize their enemies, who can be both religious as well as political opponents. The shield is made out of 15mm thick birch plywood, carved, painted, and varnished by hand. It is consolidated with a hand-hammered umbo and steel bolts and 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 or LARP. 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.