‘Rise Valkyrie’

Necklace Carving

Named ‘Rise’ after the poem ‘Still I rise’ by Maya Angelou. In Norse mythology, a valkyrie is one of a host of female figures who guide souls of the dead to the god Odin’s hall Valhalla. I wanted this piece to be a celebration of female strength and power.
— Giles
  • One-off Original artwork

  • Wood: English Oak (from Bispham Green, Lancashire)

  • Carving time: 120 hours (approx.)

  • Signed by the Artist

  • Width: 10.3cm (4.1in)

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