Antique Gold Effect Dragonhead Boat for Safety on Journeys Amulet Talisman Pendant

Hand made. Size 40x 22 mm. Supplied with a thong and protective pouch. The longboat figurehead was an important, magical charm believed to frighten off supernatural predators. Voyages were dangerous and the Vikings sought the guardianship of the dragon for protection by placing this image on the Dragonhead Boat for Safety on Journeys.