Vendel Period Ulfhethinn / Wolf Warrior Pendant – Bone or Horn Amulet

Ulfheðinn Wolf Warrior Pendant — Vendel Period Scandinavian Tradition

This pendant draws directly from the Vendel Period (6th–8th century AD), an elite warrior culture that formed the foundation of later Viking martial ideology. The design is inspired by helmet plates and grave goods from Vendel and Valsgärde, where high-status warriors were buried with richly decorated arms and armor featuring animal symbolism.

The wolf-helmet imagery reflects the tradition of ulfheðnar — wolf warriors — an early Scandinavian warrior archetype closely related to, but distinct from, berserkers. Unlike the bear-clad berserkir, ulfheðnar were associated with wolves: endurance, tactical aggression, group cohesion, and the liminal state between human discipline and animal ferocity. Literary sources and iconography suggest they served as elite shock troops and royal retainers, bound by oath and identity rather than chaos.

Crested helmets and animal masks from the Vendel era emphasize transformation and status: the warrior does not merely wear the animal, but assumes its qualities. This symbolism appears consistently in early Scandinavian art and later Norse tradition, reinforcing the continuity between Vendel warrior culture and the Viking Age.

Each pendant is hand-carved and finished from natural bone or horn. The surface is intentionally left close to its natural state, preserving organic texture and ensuring that every piece differs slightly in tone, grain, and character — as no two warriors were ever the same.

This amulet is suited for daily wear, historical reenactment, or inclusion in a serious, historically grounded collection. It is part of the Highly Rated LostRavn Fashion collection, dedicated to early Northern European martial identity, symbolism, and authentic human-made design.

Details

• Material: Natural bone or natural horn (choice available)
• Size: 5.5 cm (2.17 in)
• Technique: Hand-carved, hand-finished
• Cord: Black waxed cotton, adjustable
• Dispatched from: Canada
• Availability: In stock – ships within 1–2 business days

Perfect For

Early Scandinavian history enthusiasts, reenactors, collectors of pre-Viking artifacts, fans of wolf symbolism, and those who value handmade historical jewelry.