Migration Era Belt Chape

This speculative piece is modelled on early migration era examples.

see https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/objecttype/STRAP+END/broadperiod/EARLY+MEDIEVAL  

In this piece a world serpent stands above a warriors helmeted head/Head of Odin.

The grainy surface texture results from the coarse limestone used for the mould.

Provided with two steel nails for use as rivets.