Schone / Skane / Raven's Head Thor's Hammer, bronze

Schone / Skane / Raven's Head Thor's Hammer, bronze

Schone / Skane Thor's Hammer crafted from bronze.

Replica of Thor's Hammer from Skåne / Southern Sweden; original find from approximately 1000 A.D.

The hammerhead bears the annual spiral with the equinoxes and solstices, thus also serving as a symbol of infinity.
Thor, the strongest of all Old Norse gods, was greatly revered. God of storms and lightning, Thor slew trolls and man-eating giants, and ensured good harvests.
Thor, son of Odin and Jörð, was given two sons, Magni and Modi, by his wife, the giantess Jarnsaxa.
Thor reigns in the hall Bilskirnir, his palace in the realm of Þrúðheimr, and he proudly carries his hammer Mjölnir. The "Thor's Hammer" was once forged by the dwarves Sindri and Brokkr.
Thor derives his strength from his belt Megingjörð and his iron gauntlet Járngreipr.
As is still the case today, Thor's Hammer was worn by pagan people for many centuries as protection against danger. Thor's Hammer is THE symbol of pagan faith.

Replica of Thor's Hammer from Skåne / Southern Sweden; original find from approximately 1000 A.D. This is a replica, a reproduction of the famous Skåne Thor's Hammer. The Skåne Hammer is one of the most famous and beautiful Viking Age Thor's Hammers and is reproduced here in great detail. As with the original, this Thor's Hammer is hollow inside, with a smooth plate closing the back.