thor statue eyrarland black

thor statue eyrarland blackThe statue is a handmade wood carving of the Viking god Thor. It is inspired by the Icelandic statue of Thor from 1000 AD, found on the Eyarland farm near Akureyri. The original may be seen in the National Museum in Iceland. The statue probably shows Thor holding his Mjolnir. In Icelandic tradition, the Mjolnir is often shown in the shape of a cross. The statue may be based on a scene from the Edda, where Thor is sitting and grasps his Hammer with

This particular burgonet is based on the cavalry helmets worn around the time of the Tudor dynasty

wedge-shaped

constructed from hardwood at the grip

Tents of this kind were employed until the 16th century

gambeson leg protection

it was mainly dock workers

highly decorative forms

The shoulder part was often much longer and shield brooches were used to lift up the front fabric just above the breasts

The split provides extra comfort whilst riding a horse

a type that is relatively seldom excavated

which offers maximum protection to the head and face

they were also well-suited to wearing beneath armour