Large double-sided axe pendant Sterling Silver 925 - TSE085

The axe is very probably one of the oldest tools developed by humans. It has been a symbol of work and battle since the Neolithic period. Norsemen always used it to represent bravery and power. For Vikings it was of course a powerful weapon and a great tool but it also offered protection form evil. Ultimately it remains to this day a symbol of power in many cultures and thus by extension also often fertility. The two-headed axe was the ultimate symbol of Minoan priestesses and Amazon warriors. It is also called labrys or labris and remains today as a strong symbol of female empowerment. As a memory of pre-patriarchal societies it has also been used in the last two decades on the Labrys lesbian flag as a strong LGBT symbol. Hand-made Sterling 925 Silver pendant. All articles are hand-made Sterling Silver. Sterling Silver is an alloy containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. This makes the metal more durable and apt for jewellery. Sterling Silver is also very easy to clean so you can always maintain your silver jewellery nice and shiny.