Raven Skull Pendant – Helm of Awe

Key Features
• Every carving is unique.
• Entirely hand carved in Ebony, Italian Walnut, Olive or Pear wood.
• Signed on the back by Woodzard.
• Pendant height: 5 cm (1.95 in).
• Pendant width: 2.5 cm (1 in).
• 1.5 mm black waxed cord with a sliding knot.
• Made to be worn or gifted.

Story

I first created the Raven Skull design after being inspired by silver jewellery featuring the Helm of Awe. I wanted to take that kind of dark and detailed jewellery design and recreate it entirely in wood, using my own carving techniques and approach.

The Helm of Awe, or Ægishjálmr, is a symbol from Norse tradition traditionally associated with protection, strength and resilience. For me, combined with the raven skull, it became a piece about inner strength, transformation and facing the unknown. At the same time, I leave its meaning open to the person who wears it, because I believe symbols can take on a different meaning for everyone.

Over time, the Raven Skull became one of the most recognizable designs in my work and one I keep coming back to in different forms.

About My Carvings

Each pendant is carved individually from a carefully selected piece of wood using hand carving tools. The natural grain, colour and small variations make every carving different from the next, so no two pieces can ever be exactly alike.

Each piece is designed to be light and comfortable to wear, and can also become a meaningful gift, whether for someone special or simply for yourself.

Packaging

Each pendant comes in a Woodzard gift box with my logo, ready to be worn or gifted.