Bronze Atli Viking Brooch - Bronze Historical Reproduction Pin

Handmade Solid Bronze with polished finish and 1" clip back pin. The Viking brooch is made of high-quality bronze.

Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 1" with a 1" clip back pin.

Snake representations were a frequently used motifamong the Vikings. The legend of Atli (Etzel) in the snake pit, for example, was a frequently depicted theme. The Midgard Snake was also often depicted in Viking art.

According to the legend, the Midgard Snakewas conceived by the Norse god Loki and the god Thor crushed it with his hammer in the end of the world of Ragnarok before dying himself from its venom.

This brooch is an exact historical replica of the original art piece! A beautiful authentic work of art for the person that appreciates history.