Rusvik Lunula amulet klein, verzilverd brons Bont en imitatiebont They were worn by men

They were worn by men and women to fasten the cloak

The shield is made of 1 cm thick multiplex

De broche is gemaakt in de Urnesstijl

This bag is a replica of a 9th century original excavated in the Viking town of Birka

Bij elk model is de tangconstructie gelijk

Rusvik Lunula amulet klein, verzilverd brons Bont en imitatiebont They were worn by menThis lunula amulet is a replica of a 10th century original, excavated in the region of the Kievan Rus. Around the 10th century, the tradition of wearing Lunula amulets was passed on by the Slavic peoples to the Vikings of the Baltic Sea region. Long before this period, lunula amulets were worn by the Germanic tribes, a tradition that was adopted by the Romans. Lunula amulets were mostly worn by women and girls. They symbolized protection.