Description:
This authentic Golden Wolf Fang, crafted around the 10th century, is a remarkable example of Viking artistry and Nordic heritage, preserved for over a thousand years. It is not merely jewelry but a historical relic, reflecting the worldview, beliefs, and craftsmanship of Scandinavian warriors.
Cast from pure gold, the pendant takes the form of a wolf’s fang – a symbol of strength, courage, and protection. The Vikings believed the wolf to be the ruler of the wild, and its spirit was thought to grant power and safeguard its wearer in battle.
The upper section is precisely sealed with a round gold plate from which a solid loop rises – a design typical of high-quality 10th-century craftsmanship. The pendant served as an amulet, representing status and the protective wolf spirit – a token of endurance, loyalty, and valor.
Historical and technical data:
Culture: Scandinavian Vikings
Period: circa 10th century
Material: pure gold
Dimensions: 1.2 × 0.6 × 0.6 cm
Weight: 0.6 g
Condition: very good – original surface texture and shape preserved
Origin and collecting history:
Acquired in 2015 from a private collection in Germany.
Previously part of a British and European collection formed in the 1970s.
Last purchased in 1980 at an antique fair in the United Kingdom.
Collectible and cultural value:
The “Golden Wolf Fang” is an exceptionally rare Viking-era gold artifact, uniting mythology, craftsmanship, and symbolism. Over the centuries, it has preserved the Northern spirit, embodying humanity’s wish to capture nature’s strength in gold.
This artifact is a collector’s gem, with both museum and investment value, highly appreciated among European collectors of Scandinavian history, early medieval artifacts, and gold amulets.
