Viking Bronze Pricker from Birka

  • Viking Age pricker that was commonly hung from a chain or strap
  • Replica of an awl/pricker found from Birka, Sweden
  • Made of bronze
  • Size: 7.5 x 1.3 cm
  • A fitting accessory for Viking reenactment and LARP

12.50

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• Pickup: Immediately from store in Kaarina, Finland

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Description of the Product

During the Viking Age, it was common to carry one or more hygiene pendants attached to a chain or leather strap. The chains were attached to clothing with a brooch and the pendants hung approximately at belt level, so they were always at hand for use whenever needed. In addition to an ear spoon, nail cleaner, tweezers and pricker also a key, needle box or a small knife could be attached in this way to carry with you everyday.

An awl or pricker was useful for all kinds of tasks around the house, farm and wool processing. Awls  have therefore been found in many different forms everywhere in the settlement areas of the Vikings. This specific pricker is a replica of an awl found from Birka, Sweden and it dates back to 10th century.

As early as the Bronze Age, small prickers or awls were used for personal hygiene alongside the ear spoon and fine bronze tweezers. For Egyptians and Romans, these were even a part of the medical instruments, and they were also widely used by Germanic and Viking peoples as indispensable components of hygiene and beauty care.

  • Viking Age pricker that was commonly hung from a chain or strap
  • Replica of an awl/pricker found from Birka, Sweden
  • Made of bronze
  • Size: 7.5 x 1.3 cm
  • A fitting accessory for Viking reenactment and LARP
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Rakdoxx
Rakdoxx
01/08/2023
Excellent quality of products with fast and great customer support
Kati Tyystjärvi
Kati Tyystjärvi
29/07/2023
Nopea toimitus, hyvät sivustot valita tuotteita.
Laura P
Laura P
27/07/2023
Todella nopea toimitus
Joel Ollikainen
Joel Ollikainen
27/07/2023
- Nopea tilauksen käsittely ja postitus - Loistava asiakaspalvelu - Tuotteilla erittäin hyvä hinta/laatu-suhde
Aleksi Huotari
Aleksi Huotari
26/07/2023
Aivan täydellinen paikka ja todella mukavia ihmisiä 10/10 jos tykkää viikinki ja keskiajasta niin täältä saa vaikka ja mitä 😃
Tiina Hänninen
Tiina Hänninen
25/07/2023
Todella nopea toimitus, tuli päivässä perille. Lapsi olo tyytyväinen keskiaikaiseen mekkoon, koko täsmäsi tyystin 👌
Heikki Saastamoinen
Heikki Saastamoinen
24/07/2023
Ostin Karhunhampaan oman pellavatunikan. Erittäin hyvä tuote ja nopea toimitus, ainoa mitä jäin kaipaamaan oli verkossa olevissa tuotetiedoissa valmistusmaa. Sen kun saisi sivuille niin olisin mielelläni antanut viisi tähteä.
Petri Laine
Petri Laine
22/07/2023
Mukava henkilökunta.

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