Thor's Hammers

Thor's Hammers

Thor's hammers were popular amulets during the Viking Age. Thor, the god of thunder, had a magical hammer called Mjollnir. He used this hammer to protect both gods and mortals. Hence the Thor's hammer was worn as a talisman of protection, as well as by followers of Thor. Thor's hammers have been found in Anglo Saxon burials as well as viking sites.
While most Thor's hammers that are offered for sale are replicas of old pieces, Master Ark has created original Thor's hammers, inspired by the originals.

This is one of Master Ark's one of a kind antler Thor's hammers

This Thor's hammer is carved from a piece of elk antler. The Viking rune for elk is the rune of protection. The stones are garnets. Garnet was one of the most commonly used stones in jewelry during the Viking Age. The sterling silver bale at the top of the hammer is made from an old bracelet. It was common in viking times to reuse pieces of precious metals from one piece of ornament to another. Recycling is an ancient concept!

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This Thor's hammer is a one of a kind piece carved from elk antler. The viking rune for elk is the rune of protection. The stones are carnelian. Carnelian is a fire element stone and is a stone of protection and courage. A piece of meteorite is set behind the largest carnelian and can be seen as a black area behind the stone. Since Thor is associated with lightening and thunder it seems appropriate that a piece of "sky stone" be included in the hammer.

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This Thor's hammer is carved from a piece of moose antler and is set with amber.

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For an excellent article on Thor's hammers, follow this link
http://www.mackaos.com.au/Articles/Mjol.html

This Thor's hammer is made from a piece of elk antler. The viking rune for elk is the rune of protection. The hammer is set with a piece of amber, highly prized by the vikings and frequently worn as jewelry. Behind the amber is a piece of meteorite which can be clearly seen. Since Thor was the god of lightening and thunder, a piece of "sky stone" in this hammer helps strengthen the connection to Thor and adds its own magical power to the piece.

$95 Canadian Dollars

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This elk antler hammer is set with three garnets.

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