Blowing horn – Viking horn in animal horn with carved band pattern, color gradient from cream white to black
Blowing horn – lying on a driftwood stand against a dark background
Blowing horn – lying on a driftwood stand, seen from a different angle

Blowing horn

549 kr
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The Viking sagas tell how the god Heimdal used his blowing horn to warn the other gods of danger and to bring messages to humans. In the Icelandic sagas, the horn is described as a war instrument, used both to direct troops and to frighten the enemy. Various types of horns have, among other things, been found during excavations of warships. The oldest find of a blowing horn in Sweden is approx. 2000 years old and thus older than the Viking Age. Our horn is approximately 35-50 cm long and hand-carved from natural horn in one piece. With a carved mouthpiece at the tip. It is played with approximately the same technique as a trumpet.

Please note that the decoration/wooden stick in the picture is not included in the purchase Only the blowing horn is included 

 

Measurements & Materials

Dimensions:
Length: approx. 40 cm
Width: 10-12 cm at the opening and 2.5-3.5 at the mouthpiece

Care

Goods in horn are washed by hand with water and detergent. They should not be washed in a dishwasher and cannot be microwaved either. Horn is a natural material that has many properties in common with wood. It can therefore dry out over time. Feel free to treat with wood oil if necessary or once or twice a year for preventive purposes. For glass and other items that will come into contact with food, we recommend that you use a wood oil that is intended for kitchen utensils or the like.

Details

Cow horn is a fantastic material that until about 100 years ago
was widely used for many things. When plastic arrived, it replaced horns in many utility items, which were traditionally made by hand.
In the past, they made e.g. spoons, combs, spectacle frames and shoehorns from horn.
Our horn products are made in Uttar Pradesh, India, where the cow is considered sacred and no part is allowed to go to waste at slaughter. The horns are cleaned, sorted, boiled and polished before they are shaped.
Horn is very strong and completely compostable, a sustainable material, both for you and the environment.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping: Within Sweden on orders over 699 kr

Shipping Sweden: Letter 29 kr. Parcel DHL/PostNord 59 kr. Home delivery from 79 kr (depending on weight & size)

Shipping EU: €9.99. Free on orders over €99

Shipping Norway: From 129 NOK. Free on orders over 999 NOK

Returns: 14-day return policy from receipt. Nordlys covers return shipping within Sweden.

Payment Options

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Invoice & installments: Klarna

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Sustainability & Manufacturing

We at Nordlys always strive to do our best to maintain ethical production and leave the smallest possible footprint on our planet.

Traditional craftsmanship is often produced in a traditional manner in many parts of the world. That is why we constantly work to choose partners with the best conditions and to continuously improve what we can. Long-term partnerships lead to long-term gains.

Read more at Sustainability – Environment & People.

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