Carnyx Arm Ring made from Bronze or Silver
Carnyx Arm Ring made from Bronze or Silver
Carnyx Arm Ring made from Bronze or Silver
Carnyx Arm Ring made from Bronze or Silver
Carnyx Arm Ring made from Bronze or Silver

Carnyx Arm Ring made from Bronze or Silver

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The carnyx was a wind instrument of the Iron Age Celts, used between c. 200 BC and c. AD 200. It was a type of bronze trumpet with an elongated S shape, held so that the long straight central portion was vertical and the short mouthpiece end section and the much wider bell were horizontal in opposed directions. The bell was styled in the shape of an open-mouthed boar's, or other animal's, head.

It was used in warfare, probably to incite troops to battle and intimidate opponents, as Polybius recounts. The instrument's significant height allowed it to be heard over the heads of the participants in battles or ceremonies.

This listing is for one arm ring inspired by the fascinating carnyx instrument. The heads are based on the carnyx which was found in Deskford and are sand cast inbronze and soldered onto the bronze wire braided together by hand. From one end to the other, the inside of the arm ring measures about 15cm/6", though I can make it bigger or smaller. Just send me a message with the size you'd like when you buy. :)

 

Due to the weight of this piece in any solid (not plated) precious metal by law it must be hallmarked. This will take roughly an additional 2-4 weeks. we normally use large hallmarks that stand out, always on the reverse of one sided pendants, the side of double sided pendants or the inside of rings or bracelets. If you would like them to be more subtle please let us know