VIKING SORCERESS’S PENDANT NECKLACE, 10th-11th CENTURY AD

Over 1 3/8” (1.43”) height plus the suspension ring. The body as a cross with arched filling the inner angles and surrounding a central “stone”. The cross was a favorite Viking motif even before conversion to Christianity. The bottom with three intricately detailed duck’s feet. A burial at Viden, Denmark contained the body of a woman of wealth and status buried with henbane seeds, which have hallucinogenic properties, and a wand as well as other objects. From these, archeologists concluded that she was a seeress or sorceress. The grave contained a necklace hung with three duck’s feet pendants very similar to this. Among Vikings, sorcery was practiced by women only. It was specifically considered to be unmanly. Professionally refurbished with the “stone” and 24karat surface restored, on an 18” gilt Sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.