Valknut and futhark altar pelt.
Valknut and futhark altar pelt.
Hand painted casting cloth decorated with the elder rune rows and the valknut surrounded by the leafs of the mighty world tree - Yggdrasil.
In your choice of Black or Burgundy paint.
If you would like something custom added to this piece like a name, goddess or god, maybe a phrase or runes that are meaningful for you please check out this listing and let me know how I can further personalize this piece for you.
Valknut-
This symbol, characterized by three interwoven or interlinked triangular shapes, is seen everywhere from Anglo-Saxon jewelry to early Viking Age grave artifacts and Swedish runestones.
The name translates literally to “knot of the warriors,” or something similar, although this is a modern attribution. The ancient name and purpose for the symbol is unknown.
One of the most popular theories regarding the Valknut is that it may represent the heart of a jotunn, or giant, named Hrungnir. Snorri’s Skáldskaparmál mentions this giant’s heart as a three pointed shape and is famous for its structure.
Another idea is that this represents the powers to bind the mind that Odin possessed. We know from the runestones it was likely affiliated with the god, because it appears often around depictions of him or wolves and ravens, but once again, we cannot be certain.
Whatever it means to you, this symbol was clearly important enough to appear in ancient Germanic and Scandinavian cultures! It has even been theorized to relate to the famous Celtic symbol, the triskele.
The Runes were the spiritual foundation for the norse people, each holding a deeper meaning and reminder to carry through life. maybe its something you want protection and guidance through, something you want to receive or share in yourself with others.
I work closely with local Norwegian farmers to source all of my pelts including my rabbit pelts. im able to visit the farmers and see that they live good life and part of my craft insures that every part of the rabbits are honored. these animals are meat animals, meaning that the pelts are a bi product of feeding families. part of honoring our ancestors means not letting anything go to waste and finding uses for every part we can.
The pelts I work with are not dyed and will vary in color if not specified when ordering. They are soft to the touch and have a range of colorations from white and grey, lighter brown to deeper warmer tones , deep Black and variations combining them all.
Prosperity, abundance, and fertility, longevity - The rabbit holds many great aspects, A great piece to add to your sacred spaces, altars and ritual work.
These rabbit pelts have been designed to adorn your altar space and will surely appease the gods with your unwavering dedication to them.
All of my hand painted rabbit pelts have been hand picked and are Grade A Quality.
approxomately 15 inches by 11 inches wide at the Longest/widest points.
I would love to make something custom for you, send me a message with an image for a quote, and I will handpaint something for your specific space. Just let me know what you would like specifically in the checkout note