Finnish Beast Large Brooch by Ola Gorie
A fine hallmarked (1991) silver Finnish Beast by the famous Orkney Jewellery makers Ola Gorie. In 1968, a bronze and iron sword with an intricately carved hilt was found in a Viking grave in Suontaka, a little west of Helsinki. Ola studied the beast’s head, and the interweaving lines that surrounded it, and, after many hours of drawing, came up with the final designs.
Ola Gorie is one of Britain’s most important jewellery designers. A pioneer in the 1960s, she explored her Celtic and Norse heritage to find inspiration for stylish, modern jewellery, hand crafted in Orkney.
Additional Product Information
Ola Gories's website describes this Finnish Beast as recalling "the golden age of the Viking culture, and the powerful and mysterious mythology of our ancestors."
Condition Notes
This brooch is in fine condition overall.
This is a second hand jewellery piece - the piece can still be purchased new at the makers website at £209
Size
Size
Height: 3.2 cms
Width: 5.6 cms
Weight: 9 grms
Packaging
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