Rune Master Armband from the Havamal, verse  144. This stanza brings up eight ways to interact with the runes. Our tribute shows the eight keywords in old Norse written in Elder Futhark runes to evoke the skills a true Runemaster needs to learn.

Rista, ráða, fá, freista, biðja, blóta, senda, sóa (Carve, read, colour, test, ask, sacrifice, send and destroy)

Veistu hvé rísta skal? Veistu hvé ráða skal? Veistu hvé fá skal? Veistu hvé freista skal? Veistu hvé biðja skal? Veistu hvé blóta skal? Veistu hvé senda skal? Veistu hvé sóa skal?

Do you know how to carve? Do you know how to read?

Do you know how to color? Do you know how to challenge?

Do you know how to ask? Do you know how to sacrifice?

Do you know how to send? Do you know how to destroy?

Handcrafted from pure copper, the one photographed measures 25mm wide. Heavy 3mm copper or lighter 1.5mm thickness copper or brass The S/M size fits wrist circumference 15-18cm L/XL fits wrist 18-21cm in circumference. But we can make all sizes, please specify your wrist measurement when ordering.

Each piece is unique. No two are the same. The photograph is an example only. All items are made to order. On request we will send you photographs of your item prior to dispatch for your approval. You will receive your item in a black velvet gift bag with a care leaflet and certificate describing the mythology behind the symbol.

Cleansed and blessed for strength, health, and protection from the Old Norse Gods and the Viking Ancestors, by the North Sea at Tynemouth, Northumberland, England at the site of the invasion of Northumbria in 875 AD by Halfdene, first King of the Kingdom of Jorvik (York).

Copper and its alloys; bronze and brass, are natural materials with proven antimicrobial properties and although we can make no claims, some say its anti-inflammatory effects are useful to relieve joint pain. Unless otherwise stated your piece will come coated in a tough invisible transparent lacquer to protect the finish however over time and depending on how its treated this coating may break down. As such, depending on your body chemistry and atmospheric conditions this piece may leave a harmless greenish deposit on the skin. This is easily washed off and can be minimized by keeping it clean and dry or lacquering/waxing it yourself.

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