Viking 'PathFinder' Vegvisir Free standing or wall mounted Tea Light Holder. The symbol engraved upon it is one of the most recognized Icelandic staves. Completely Hand made & carved from reclaimed wood this beautifully crafted Norse room accent is finished in the ancient Japanese method of Wood preservation called 'Shou Sugi Ban' The piece is finished entirely with natural beeswax & burnished to produce the beautiful aged, worn & tactile patina as seen in the photos. The rear is adorned with a flush mount hanger making it easily hung on any existing nail in a wall & a single tea light is included to make it immediately serviceable. The Vegvisir Beri maur stafi essa sr villist maur ekki hrum n vondu veri kunnugur s. Geir Vigfsson - Huld Manuscript. If this sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known. Much is disputed & argued over this Icelandic stave.. & it is often & mistakenly referred to as a 'Viking compass' What we know for sure about the Vegvisir is that it is a, or collection of Galdrastafir.. Icelandic & Norse staves - inscribed or painted magical signs or symbols usually designed to control the elements, steer developments & give protection. On its own the word stafr in Icelandic also means a letter (of the alphabet) or character whilst also purports to lore or wisdom. Much less a 'Compass' - The Vegvisir incorporates 8 different charms of protection on each stave; thus the overall charm becomes one suitable to defend against many kinds of evils or obstacles that might cause one to lose one's way in the journey of life.. This piece can make a wonderful focal point for any Nordic shrine for securing & protecting an environment & persons from harmful energies. The one pictured is an example. Due to it being entirely hand crafted & natural slight variations in both grain & colouration are to be expected. Any Queries please contact. Kind Regards. Vegvisir Tea Light Holder. Free Standing Or Wall Mounted Altar Candle. Pagan/Norse Decor