Hand-carved from real oxen bone, these rune sets are available in both Elder Futhark (pre-Viking age, the original runes Odin first learned) and Younger Futhark (most commonly used from 600 AD onwards through the Viking Age). Each set is unique — no two pieces are identical.
Choose Your Set
Elder Futhark — the original runes. Easier to use for translations and divination. Pre-Viking age.
Younger Futhark — the Viking Age runes, most commonly used from 600 AD onwards.
What's Included
Full rune set in Elder or Younger Futhark
Each bone piece is a different shape, approximately 1 x 2 cm
Runes historically appear around the early Bronze Age, with original markings found in various caves. The word rune originates from Old Norse, meaning "secret knowledge and wisdom" — fitting given the legend of how Odin first learned them.
Odin hung himself from the World Tree, Yggdrasil, for nine stormy nights — speared to the great ash by his own spear. Below him was the Well of Urd, the source of wisdom, guarded by the three Norns who weaved everyone's fates. On the ninth day, at the brink of death, Odin saw the shapes and understood their deep meanings.
Perfect For
Divination and Norse spirituality
Viking reenactment and living history
LARP and Cosplay
Modern Vikings and Norse enthusiasts
Unique gifts under £30
Hand-carved in my workshop in South Wales 🏴 — each piece varies slightly in shape and size.
I love the attention to detail on this sea chest, especially as I'll be using it aboard a longship. It's superbly made , the hinges and lock are authentic and Paul's correspondence was second to none. It's of solid and quality construction and well worth the cash!
