{"product_id":"the-huginn-muninn-vanguard-split-field-raven-viking-shield","title":"The Huginn \u0026 Muninn Vanguard: Split-Field Raven Viking Shield","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Viking Wooden Shield | Huginn \u0026amp; Muninn Raven Artwork | Teal \u0026amp; Ash White Split Field\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Description\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis magnificent piece is \u003cstrong\u003eShield in the Viking Blade Crafts Wooden Viking Shield Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, introducing a dramatically different visual style through its striking \u003cstrong\u003etwo-tone split-color field and twin-raven artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than the raised three-dimensional metal compositions featured on the premium shields, Shield #7 focuses on bold rendered artwork, textured wood, and a distinctive four-spoke central design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe shield is constructed from horizontally aligned solid wood planks with a deeply wire-brushed surface that emphasizes the natural grain. The face is divided vertically into two contrasting fields: a weathered \u003cstrong\u003eash-white finish on one side and vibrant teal-blue\/turquoise on the other\u003c\/strong\u003e. The contrasting colors create a strong geometric foundation for the black raven artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the center, a rounded textured steel boss is surrounded by a steel collar and prominent rivets. Four tapered steel spokes extend outward from the center to form a cross-shaped structural and decorative composition, visually connecting the central boss with the split-color field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Design Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuginn \u0026amp; Muninn-inspired twin raven artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive \u003cstrong\u003eash-white and teal-blue split-color field\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontally aligned solid wood plank construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeply wire-brushed natural wood texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack hand-rendered raven artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-spoke steel cross-bracing design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded textured steel central boss \/ umbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel collar and dome-headed rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel outer rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngular Viking-inspired raven forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral and flowing Norse-inspired decorative details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e23\", 26\", and 29\" diameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplit-Field Wooden Plank Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe shield is assembled from horizontally aligned solid wood planks with a deliberately textured surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe face is divided vertically into two contrasting color fields:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeathered ash-white\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeal-blue \/ turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe wood is wire-brushed to emphasize the natural grain grooves beneath the finish. This creates a rugged surface texture that remains visible through the contrasting colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe asymmetrical two-tone presentation gives Shield #7 an especially distinctive appearance within the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Central Boss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe center features a rounded steel boss \/ umbo with a textured, hammered-style surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe boss is surrounded by a steel collar and secured with prominent dome-headed rivets, creating a strong central focal point for the raven artwork and four-spoke design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour-Spoke Steel Cross Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFour tapered steel spokes extend radially from the central boss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe spokes form a cross-like composition that visually divides and reinforces the four directional areas surrounding the center. Their alignment works particularly well with the vertical split between the ash-white and teal-blue sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Outer Rim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA steel rim follows the circumference of the shield and is secured with evenly spaced dome-headed rivets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe dark steel perimeter creates a defined frame around the contrasting wooden face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Rendered Twin Raven Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe defining artwork features \u003cstrong\u003etwo large black ravens\u003c\/strong\u003e arranged in a dynamic circular composition around the central steel structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe ravens incorporate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngular feather forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved talons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylized wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowing body contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral shoulder details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorse-inspired animal-art characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe two birds visually circle the central boss, creating movement across the split-color background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe black artwork contrasts strongly against both the \u003cstrong\u003eash-white and teal-blue fields\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the raven forms to remain the primary visual focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Norse Mythology Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuginn \u0026amp; Muninn — Odin's Ravens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHuginn and Muninn are two ravens associated with \u003cstrong\u003eOdin\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the central figures in Norse mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTheir names are commonly translated as \u003cstrong\u003eThought\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the mythological tradition, the ravens travel throughout the world and return to Odin with information about what they have observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe twin-raven artwork on Shield #7 draws directly from this mythology, transforming the legendary birds into a bold handcrafted shield design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe composition should be understood as a \u003cstrong\u003emodern artistic interpretation inspired by Norse mythology\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than a reproduction of a specific archaeological Viking shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorse-Inspired Split-Field Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003eash-white and teal-blue\u003c\/strong\u003e creates one of the most visually distinctive backgrounds in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe vertical division gives the shield a strong geometric character, while the black ravens provide a dramatic contrast across both color fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe design combines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsh-white weathered wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeal-blue \/ turquoise wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack raven artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wood grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-spoke central geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTogether, these elements create a shield that looks significantly different from the darker monochromatic and three-dimensional designs elsewhere in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e23\" Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact display and collection size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e26\" Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — Balanced medium-size presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e29\" Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — Large statement-piece display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandle \u0026amp; Back Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe rear incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003ecentral horizontal grip positioned behind the central boss\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLeather forearm straps may also be incorporated depending on the individual configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe wooden plank construction remains visible from the rear, maintaining the handcrafted character of the shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huginn \u0026amp; Muninn Raven Viking Round Shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking \u0026amp; Medieval Warrior Handmade Shields\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23\", 26\", 29\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horizontally aligned solid wood planks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ash white \u0026amp; 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