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 Leafman
Wall Socket Covering
$25.00US
The Green Man is
one of the most frequently recurring and beautiful
motifs of medieval art. Known as God of the
Woodlands, he represents the spirit of the trees
and the green growing things of the earth. Common
among the carved decoration of Europe's oldest
churches and cathedrals; he is often referred to
as the foliate mask. The foliage that surrounds
him is most frequently oak, the sacred tree of
Britain. Finishes: Wood.
©2007 P. Borda
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 Norse
Valkyrie Statue $92.00US
This statue is a fierce display of a Norse
Valkyrie, one of the legendary women who
choose from those who die in battle and bring
those who died bravely to the halls of Valhalla,
where they would live in the afterlife
preparing for the coming wars of Ragnarok.
Here, she is astride a charging horse and
girded for war, with her cloak and hair flying
behind her and a Viking sword raised high
above her head. Wrought of cold-cast resin in
exquisite detail, the whole statue stands
11" tall and 10" in length, and has
been hand painted to give this heavy weight
piece the look and feel of bronze. This is a
fantastic statue for anyone who loves the
Norse traditions or have cause to admire the
Valkyrie`s warrior spirit. AZ
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 Thor
Statue Image
$65.00US The 8th Century ushered
in the Age of the Vikings. These Norsemen with
their piercing eyes, long noses and thick-set
bodies sailed the seas in their longboats
pillaging and causing havoc in far-off
lands. It
shows him in his characteristic pose grasping his
hammer, Mjollnir. Thor was the Norse god of
thunder, lightning, rain and agriculture and was
the most popular of the gods. Thor's sacred
emblem, the hammer, was used to celebrate weddings
and funerals and people carried his amulet as a
good-luck charm. Thor died by venom from the mouth
of Jormungand, the world serpent, at Ragnarók
(the doom of the gods). It stands 11 inches
tall and is made of Polyresin.
 Resin
Thor
Statue $110.00US Here we find
the fierce image of Thor, Norse god of lightning and the frequent
protector of the Gods and humanity. The subject of numerous Sagas
and works of Germanic and Norse mythology, he is said to have
wrestled old age to a knee and defeated the fabled Jormungandr, a
serpent so vast it was said that it could encircle the world and
bite its own tail. With such heroic exploits, he has fast become
among the most worshipped and revered of Norse deities. Indeed his
fabled hammer has become a symbol revered as an icon of Norse and
Germanic pagan faiths. This fabled hammer, Mjolnir, is said to hit
every target at which it is thrown and magically return to his
hand and throw lightning bolts. In this statue we find him poised
upon a cloud as though preparing to hurl lightning from the
heavens, or perhaps strike out against giants whom he was so
frequently said to fight. By his feet are the fabled goats
Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjostr, magical creatures that Thor could eat
so long as he took care to leave their bones whole. When their
remains were wrapped up they were able to return to life to pull
his chariot. Richly detailed, even down to the engraving on the
magical belt that girds his waist, this is a wonderful piece for
all who would celebrate the Norse god. Made of cold cast resin,
this weighty piece is hand painted so as to appear bronze, and
measures 11 " tall and 6" wide. AZ
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 Odin
Statue Image
$65.00US Odin was the chief god of
the Norse pantheon. He fathered Thor, Baldur, Hoder, Tyr, Bragi, Heimdall,
Ull, Vidar, Hermod and Vali. His wives were Fjorgyn, Frigga and Rind. He
roamed Midgard (the human world) seducing women so many mortals could
trace their ancestry to him. He invented the runes and was at once wise,
kind and cruel - perhaps representing human nature. Odin was killed by
Fenrir the wolf at Ragnarók, the doom
of the gods. The original of this bronze statue was found in Lindby,
Skane, Sweden and is here reproducted in Polyresin statue. 11" tall.
 Resin
Odin Statue $120.00US Sculpted
of cold-cast resin and painted in muted tones that give the
appearance that he is sculpted of brass, is depicted the ruler of
the Norse pantheon, Odin. His very name is related to the word oor,
meaning fury and excitation, as well as poetry and mind. forging a
complex origin paves the path for his complicated role as chief of
the Norse Gods. The lord of wisdom, war, battle, and death he was
also known to have held sway over magic, poetry, prophecy,
victory, and the hunt; a complex mingling of many of the virtues
that the Norse people held sacred. It was he who received the
souls of valiant warriors that died in battle and the women he
favored become the legendary Valkyries, who strode among the
battlefields and brought the valiant dead to the halls of
Valhalla, where they would wait, training and feasting. Then, when
Ragnorok came, they would take up arms again and fight for Odin in
the battle that was foretold to mean his death. Here he is shown
sitting regally in his throne set upon Hlidskjalf, a place from
which he could perceive everything that happened in the universe.
Girded for battle, he seems as though he could be overseeing a
council of war, with his expression painted into an image of stern
contemplation. Close at hand are his ravens Huginn and Munninn
(Names that translate into Thought and Memory), who fly around the
earth daily and report the happenings of the world to Odin at
night, and the wolves Geri and Freki rest close by his feet, to
whom he feeds the food of his table for Odin, in his might,
requires nothing but mead. Standing 10" tall and 8 "
wide, this statue is perfect for any who revere the Norse
pantheons. AZ
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 Green
Sail Viking Ship $85.00US
Perfect for those who adore Norse traditions and
history, this statue presents a fantastically
detailed statue of a Viking longship. These iconic
vessels were the means by which the Vikings raided
coastal dwellings and established their fearsome
reputation that has endured even to this day.
Known mostly for the feared scene of a
dragon-bowed ship drawn up to the beach with
blood-lusting warriors spilling over their sides,
these ships were also responsible for the
extensive trade routes developed by the Norse
peoples that allowed them and their legends to
linger so vividly in all of our minds. It was in
these ships that they colonized Iceland,
Greenland, and even ventured as far west as
Newfoundland while branching as far east as the
Volga River in Russia and the sprawling city of
Constantinople. Here we find every plank detailed
down to its grain and the pegs that hold the ship
together, accented by rows of brightly colored
round shields and swirling patterns that accent
the ship`s prow and stern. Not a detail is
forgotten, right down to the benches and drum for
the rowers and the rudder by the stern. Banked
with rows of oars and mantled with a tall mast-set
with a sail that seems to be filled by the
wind-this statue seems as though it should be
rolling upon the waves, filled with the fierce
warriors of the Viking traditions. Standing
11" tall and 12" long, this statue is
8" wide from oar tip to oar tip and can be
removed from its decorative stand to examine more
closely. AZ
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 Viking
Ship Model $80.00US A striking decoration for
the Viking enthusiast! This is a scale model of the famous Oseberg ship,
found in Norway. Viking ships were the high technology of their time. They
permitted the Vikings to dominate most of Europe for almost 300 years as
they traveled thousands of miles raiding and trading. Without these
"dragons of the sea" the outstanding achievements of the Viking Age would
not have been possible. Our model is approx. 7-3/4 inches long and 6
inches tall.
 Resin
Freya Statue $85.00US
Standing 10 "tall and 4" in diameter,
this enchanting cold-cast resin statue of Freya
perfectly captures her varied and wild nature. As
the Norse goddess associated with love, beauty,
and fertility as well as war, death, magic and
prophecy, she stands here in an alluring pose,
running her fingers through her wavy hair with a
winged Viking helm held beneath one arm as though
it has just been removed. Cloaked, and girded for
war with sword and dagger, and a shield leaning by
her side, the pieces of her armor leave little to
the imagination of those she gazes upon.
Exquisitely detailed, no fold of fabric or armor`s
buckle is left out in this delightful piece. AZ
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 Thor Statue
$55.00US
A Norse God, created
thunder by striking his great hammer Mjollnir. He
protected the house of the Gods and humankind. The
runes around the base are an invocation of Thor's
protection and depict a battle between Thor and Ior the World Serpent. An ox head was used as
bait, and the struggle became so intense that
Thor's feet crashed through the bottom of his boat
and he used the sea bed for support. Size:8" x 2 3/4" x 3 1/4"
Available Finishes: Stone. ©2007 P. Borda
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 World
Tree Wall Hanging $150.00US
The Norse World Tree or Yggdrasil is depicted
with Odin sacrificing himself as an initiation
into the Mysteries as referenced in the Havamal.
Above him Ratatosk, the squirrel ferries insults
between Niddhogg the dragon, the force of
destruction in the tree's roots and the Eagle who
represents the hightest spiritual light. The three
Norns are seen as Past, Present and Future as they
constantly pour healing waters on the tree's roots
to heal the damage of Niddhogg. Below them sits
Hel in the Underworld flanked by Asgard with its
Rainbow Bridge and Jotunheim with Mimir's Head.
Finishes: Wood
Size: 19" x 9" x 1 3/4".
©2007 P. Borda
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 Odin Wall Hanging
$55.00US Odin" is known
as the Norse All-Father. He sits astride his
8-legged horse, Sleipnir, who carries souls to
the unseen realms. The spear named Gar, when
thrown, will always return. Through ritual
self-sacrifice, Odin discovered the Runes
while hanging from the Yggdrasill, or world
tree. A patron of warriors, he was skilled in
magic and a master of primal forces. Known as
the One-Eyed God, Odin sacrificed his eye to
gain wisdom from the fountain of Mimir. Size 7
3/4" x 7" x 1 3/4" Available Finishes: Wood.
©2007 P. Borda
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 Green Man Mask
$90.00US
The Green Man is
one of the most frequently recurring and
beautiful motifs of medieval art. Known as
God of the Woodlands, he represents the
spirit of the trees and the green growing
things of the earth. Common among the carved
decoration of Europe's oldest churches and
cathedrals; he is often referred to as the
foliate mask. The foliage that surrounds him
is most frequently oak, the sacred tree of
Britain. Finishes:
Wood Size: 17" x 12" x 1".
©2007 P. Borda
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 Odin
Bust $60.00US
The chief Norse god and ruler of Asgard, Odin is
depicted here in this fantastic bust. Known as a
patron of wisdom, war, poetry, magic and the hunt,
he is displayed here as he is often portrayed; a
one-eyed god of aged wisdom and valor. Head and
shoulders are shown here, with his cloak swept
back over the shoulders and concealing the plates
of his armor. From beneath his horned helm, his
beard and hair flow out, braided in the Norse
fashion to rest upon his chest, but not concealing
the firm set of his jaw and the stern line of his
eyes, one of which is covered with a patch. All of
this is displayed with fantastic detail, with
wonderful attention paid to the ornamentation
displayed upon his helm and patch. Great for the
altar or home, this bust stands approximately 11
1/2" tall and 9" wide and is sculpted of
cold-cast resin, providing a vivid presence for
the Norse chief of Gods where ever you wish to put
it. AZ
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 Valkyrie
Bust $60.00US
Choosing who will die in battle, the Valkyrie were
the beautiful warrior maidens of Norse mythology,
who chose brave souls to rise up into the halls of
Valhalla to live among the rest of the noble slain
as Einherjar. There they lived and hunted,
hardening themselves for the last battle of
Ragnorok where many might again die by the side of
Odin and many of the other Norse gods and
goddesses. For this, the Valkyrie reward them,
tending to their wounds and serving them mead.
Here, you will find the striking features of such
a Valkyrie displayed, head and shoulders in a bust
straight out of Norse myth. The very picture of
feminine beauty, she possesses delicate features
concealed by her armor, with long braids spilling
from the open face of her winged helmet. Don`t let
this deceive you though. There is a hard set to
her eyes, and the set of her jaw, showing that she
is a woman who has seen battle. Made of cold cast
resin, this bust is polished and honed so as to
appear to be crafted of bronze, with no attention
to detail spared. It measures approximately
11" in height and 7 1/4" wide, allowing
it to fit on most altars, desks and shelves. AZ
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 Greenman
and Gargoyle Fountain $90.00US
Brilliantly sculpted of cold-cast resin, this
fountain presents a formidable display of medieval
imagery. Perched on either side of the fountain`s
basin, two gargoyles crouch with their leathery
wings folded close to their back, timeless
guardians of this sacred pool, they are noble
things, despite their twisted appearance, that
keep evil spirits at bay. Their canine features
are upturned, gazing into the face of the Greenman
who appears within a brick wall, framed by an ivy
and a stone circle. With a main of hair and beard
made of leafy branches and vines, he presents the
wizened image of a nature god, offering the
invigorating renewal of spring after winter`s dead
months. From his mouth trickles a stream of water
that the gargoyles catch in a shell-shaped bowl,
with the overflow spilling to disappear into the
grated basin by the guardians` feet. Standing
12" tall, 8 1/2" wide, and 6" deep
this fountain is perfect for any desk or shelf.
Coming with a pump and an electric cord that is
approximately 6` in length, the basin that holds
the water is approximately 2" high, 7"
" wide at its widest point, and 4 1/2"
deep. AZ
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 Full
Size Green Greenman $75.00US
The Greenman is the leafy figure seen peeking out
from many an ancient structure throughout Europe,
frequently sculpted into the design of buildings
of state and even churches. With an old, wizened
face that sprouts leafy foliage for hair, he has
come to be revered as a deity of nature, and is
sometimes associated with the horned god. Most
often, he is viewed as a symbol of the powerful
ability of nature to be born anew as it goes
through its yearly cycle, with so many plants and
animals seemingly reborn with time`s passing. This
wall plaque seeks to capture that unbridled, wild
power that he represents and comes as close as any
still-life might. In life sized proportions the
Greenman is displayed with wild eyes and wise
features, with green leaves sprouting to form his
hair, beard and mustache. In this portrayal he
would seem almost a ferocious thing, though the
kindness and wisdom can still be recognized within
his features; a clear reminder of the untamed
manner of all things born of nature. The plaque
hangs approximately 17" long and 14"
wide, providing for you the perfect ornament for
your sacred space. AZ
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 Greenman
Green Wall Hanging $35.00US
This fantastic wall plaque presents the timeless
image of the fabled Greenman. With leafy foliage
composing the hair that sprouts from his face and
head, his wizened face is contorted into an image
of jovial laughter, presenting an image of
happiness and merriment forever intertwined with
nature. Made of cold cast resin, this plaque is
approximately 8 1/2" long and 9" wide
and painted so as to appear to be aged bronze or
copper. Such a lovely piece as this is perfect for
decorating your home, altar, office or garden. AZ
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 Tree
of Life Wallhanging $40.00US
As a wonderful display of mystical symbolism, this
wall plaque portrays the Tree of Life. The Tree of
Life with its far reaching branches and deep roots
is widely recognized as a symbol of the unity of
Heaven and Earth, and the joining of those two
realms. Here it is carved in wonderful detail from
a solid frame of wood, and bordered in an
elaborate, circular pattern of Celtic knot work.
Further bringing the imagery to life, the tree and
its borders are painted in antiqued, gold paint
while the rest of the plaque is a matte black. It
measures approximately 11 3/4" by 11
3/4" square and has a hole within its back to
allow you to hang it in your sacred space and
bring this sacred symbol into your ritual craft
and ceremony. AZ
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 Tyr Statue
$100.00US
Recreating a scene of legend and bravery within
Norse, this sculpture depicts the epic legend of
the brave Norse god Tyr aiding in the shackling of
the legendary Fenrir. Fenrir, the child of Loki,
was said to be a great wolf of fierce anger and
cunning. He was foretold to be the one who would
kill the god Odin during the events of Ragnarok,
and otherwise sew great trouble and turmoil
throughout the world. For this reason, the Gods
bound him in shackles but try as they might the
beast broke every chain they put upon him. The
dwarves finally came then and created an
unbreakable magic ribbon called Gleipnir, which
could not be broken but Fenrir could not be
tricked into being bound. At last the brave god of
single combat, glory and victory stepped forward
and stilled Fenrir, with his hand placed within
the wolf`s mouth. So lulled, the wolf was bound
with the Gleipnir, and the Gods rejoiced, but in a
fit of anger Fenrir bit off Tyr`s hand, and
forever after he was known as the one-handed god.
This statue beautifully portrays this scene
straight out of Norse mythology. Sculpted of
cold-cast resin, the whole is created in amazing
detail, with the stern lines of Tyr`s face
accented by the hammer marks on his helm
displaying an equal brilliance as the shaggy coat
of the fierce Fenrir. Further, the whole possesses
a metallic sheen that gives the impression that
the whole statue has been cast in bronze. The
whole scene is approximately 11" wide and
10" tall, you can easily use it to accent a
bookshelf, desk, or your altar to find inspiration
in the bravery of Tyr. AZ
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 Loki
Statue $80.00US
Widely considered the Norse God of Discord, Loki
is a mixed blessing upon the Gods of the Norse
Pantheon. Though on occasion he did aid them in
their struggles and efforts, on most occasions he
was known to have delighted in causing discord and
havoc among the Gods. Indeed, known as a shape
shifted and a trickster, it was he who fathered
the goddess Hel, who ruled over a portion of the
dead, as well as the world serpent Jormungandr,
who was grew so large as to encircle the world and
Fenrir, the wolf who was foretold to kill the god
Odin during Ragnarok. Loki himself responsible for
engineering the death of the god Balder, for which
he was finally cast out from the gods and bound in
the entrails of his son, where a serpent was
poised above him to drip his painful venom upon
him. His wife, offering mercy, collects the poison
in a bowl, staying at his side until she needs to
empty the bowl. During this time the poison
strikes Loki, and in his agonized writhing the
very world shakes. For this, Loki is foretold to
join the forces of the jotnar against the Gods,
and fight them during Ragnarok where he is fated
to slay and be slain by the god Heimdallr. In this
statue, Loki is portrayed as the ominous herald of
calamity and strife. Girded for battle and
carrying a great axe. With cold mischief vividly
portrayed in fantastic detail in the expression of
his face and eyes, he pulls aside the edge of his
great, furred cloak to reveal Fenrir and
Jormungandr, unleashed upon the world and the gods
to cause havoc and ruin. Made of cold cast resin,
this fantastic sculpture stands 10 1/2" high
and 6" wide. Possessing an impressive weight,
it is brilliantly painted so as to make the whole
sculpture seem to be crafted of fine bronze,
making it the perfect ornament for any altar,
desk, bookshelf or any other such place where you
would want to display this famed figure of the
Norse pantheon. AZ
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 Heimdall
Statue
$65.00US
Possessing keen eyes, keen ears, and the gift of
foresight, Heimdall is the Norse God who was
charged with guarding the rainbow bridge, Bifrost,
which offers the only passage from Midgard into
the realm of Asgard. There, Heimdall also kept
watch for the coming of Ragnarok, or the end of
the world, upon which he would blow his great horn
Gjallarhorn, whose note would alert the Gods to
the end of times, where he and Loki were fated to
slay each other. Here Heimdall is shown with the
great horn Gjallarhorn raised to his lips, blowing
the note that will announce the coming of Ragnarok.
Armored as a Viking warrior and standing upon the
Bifrost, the rainbow bridge, which also coils
around him, he is shown hefting a great axe, and
standing ready to protect the bridge from the
world of men to the world of the gods with all of
the ferocity for which the Norse gods are known.
Standing 10" tall and 6" wide, the
statue of Heimdall has been sculpted of cold cast
resin and hand painted so as to lend the
impression that it has been sculpted of copper or
bronze. Place it on your altar or within your home
to seek the wisdom of Heimdall or his vigilance. AZ
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 Raven
Statue
$30.00US
Appearing throughout the myths and legends of many
cultures throughout history as well as many more
modern stories, the Raven is often held to be
sacred. Within Native American lore, the Raven is
considered to be a great mystery, a source and
guardian of ceremonial magic and healing circles.
In Japan and India, Amatrasu and Brahma are said
to take the form of the Raven, while in
traditional Hebrew culture the Raven is said to
represent destruction, and deceit while also being
protectors of the Prophets. Throughout Europe,
they are also recognized as symbols of wisdom and
prophecy. This statue perfectly depicts this
sacred bird. Sculpted of cold cast resin, it
vividly details every feature of the bird, sitting
perched upon a stone, from its dark plumage to the
marks upon its beak and claws. The entire statue
measures 6 1/2" high and approximately 4
1/2" wide at its widest point, making it well
suited for fitting upon your altar or watching
over your home. AZ
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