Winged Loki Brooch
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Description
I have copied this intriguing piece showing a winged man from a find from Uppakra in Sweden. Do we have here a depiction of Loki, clad in Freya's falcon skin, flying hawkishly over the worlds? Or is this Volund (Weland/Wieland) the smith, who legend tells built himself wings to escape from earthbound slavery? (A symbol of a person who rises above adversity). The interpretation is open.
Similarly, we do not know what it was originally used for - I have made it as a brooch, and also as a pendant (see the pendants section).
Whether a Loki brooch, or Volund brooch, this winged man is an outstanding example of Viking art.
Height 40mm
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