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Valkyrie
I recently completed a series of 3 pieces for CB. Three pieces telling their own stories but also one together. The diorama “Fate” showing a depiction of the fates as depicted in the Voluspa. Large figure “Valkyrie” depicting a Valkyrie descending to choose the worthy warriors who died in battle. And the bust “Valhalla” showing a young shield maiden being sent to Valhalla on her funeral pyre boat. But there is a common thread in all 3. The shield. The shield in fate with a skeleton at the base of Yggdrasil represents someone who died without honor. Then we see the Valkyrie claiming someone with the same shield symbol, a worthy descendent. In Valhalla the shield is repeated. Perhaps she is the descendent of the dishonored figure in Fate, redeeming her family’s honor. I’ve broken the three pieces up for display on PnP much like they were at CB but also a group photo of the full display. In this piece we see a Valkyrie selecting worthy warriors to join Odin’s Einherjar. The figure is a converted version of Beyond Miniature’s Adriel with added features to make her more Norse feeling. Ravens and wolves were often found on battlefields and associated with Valkyries hence the black wings. The figure has a natural cross composition and this is reinforced by the various ravens in the frame and the brighter clouds behind her. The back of the piece contains a poem talking about being whisked away to Asgard. I hope you enjoy the piece.
Posted: 4 Aug 2021
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