Viking Warrior

This Viking Warrior came from an early series of carvings inspired by Norse mythology and the wooden idols of ancient Scandinavia, particularly those associated with Uppsala.

I had carved several figures of Odin, each with one eye deliberately gouged out to reflect the god’s sacrifice in pursuit of wisdom. For this piece, I decided to leave both eyes intact, turning what might have been another Odin into a Viking warrior instead.

He is accompanied by Huginn and Muninn, Odin’s ravens representing Thought and Memory, along with the Valknut, another symbol associated with Odin.

One of my favorite carvings from that early series, the Viking Warrior eventually found a home with Saga Meadery, who continue to display him proudly in front of their tent at events.

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