Valknut Candle Holder - Reclaimed Wood Norse Inspired Web Of Wyrd Viking Handmade Wooden Decor

Traditionally, it is believed that this complex triple knot known as the Valknut represented how Odin could bind the minds & hearts of men on the battlefield, as well as unravel their tension & their fear & bestow upon them the confidence needed to seek their glory. As such, it is a much revered emblem. As stout as a Viking raider of old, this piece likewise honors the symbolism of the Norse Valknut across its front & back sides, emblazoned in silver metallic paint. A hearty mixture of black cherry & Cabernet stains supports the brilliance of the ancient symbol throughout the rest of the piece, inside as well as out. Trailing down its smoothly-edged corners are highlighted the life lines of the tree from which this reclaimed wood was originally cut, & the design that the noble arboreal veins create seems to be naturally inspired by the modern interpretation of the Web of Wyrd. The Web is a matrix of fate that speaks of the intricacies of life: past, present & future, the domains woven by the Norse emissaries of fate known as the Nornir. As such, both the virility of life & the more somber yet elegant image of a glorious afterlife are remembered. They are lovingly carved & painted by hand into these unique pieces that hold enough presence to liven up any setting or add a touch of robust strength to any decor. Each will be as distinctive as the rest, & no two will be exactly alike as they are each molded by hand from different pieces of wood that are harvested & reclaimed, just as the Valkyries were said to collect the slain from the battlefield & rise with them to the halls of Valhalla in the times from which these ancient badges came. Approximate Dimensions: Width: 5 Length: 5 1/2 Height: 4 1/2 Valknut Candle Holder - Reclaimed Wood Norse Inspired Web Of Wyrd Viking Handmade Wooden Decor