{"product_id":"viking-war-horn-hand-carved-ox-horn","title":"Viking War Horn — Hand-Carved Ox Horn | Plain, Carved or Mammen Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Paul at Bushman Survival and crafted to his specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaise this to your lips and you're connecting with something ancient. This Viking war horn is hand-carved from ethically sourced ox horn — choose plain, decorated with traditional Nordic knotwork and Younger Futhark runes, or carved in the intricate Mammen style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach horn is a natural product, so no two are identical. The curves, the colour, the weight — all unique. Designed by me at Bushman Survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Horn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain War Horn — ethically sourced ox horn with free leather holder (£30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved War Horn — Nordic knotwork and Younger Futhark runes (£40)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMammen Style Carving — intricate Mammen art style carving (£50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 12–16\" in length (natural variation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthically sourced ox horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a free leather holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional metal display stand available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery horn is unique in size, shape and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Blow a War Horn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are functional instruments and do require a technique — it's not quite like blowing a trumpet, but once you get it, the sound is extraordinary. I'll be posting a YouTube tutorial shortly on how to get the best sound from yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Brief History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorns have been used as signalling instruments across ancient cultures for thousands of years — from battlefield commands to hunting calls. The modern bugle is a direct descendant. Viking war horns were used to rally warriors, signal attacks, and communicate across the chaos of battle. When you sound this horn, you're echoing that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViking and Norse reenactment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLARP and living history events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay and collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifts for history enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Ethically sourced ox horn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Free leather holder included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Every horn is unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Handmade in South Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bushman Survival","offers":[{"title":"Carved War Horn","offer_id":43429115986110,"sku":"BMS097","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mammen Style Horn","offer_id":43429116018878,"sku":"BMS097","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plain Horn","offer_id":56382612373883,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1146\/4638\/files\/Mammen_Horn.jpg?v=1787045704","url":"https:\/\/bushmansurvival.com\/products\/viking-war-horn-hand-carved-ox-horn","provider":"Bushman Survival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}