It is known as the "Great Pillar" in old Germanic Paganism or the
mythical "Axis Mundi" - the world's center, connection between heaven
and earth, where the four compass points meet. In ancient times, a pole
or tree would be erected as a symbol of this communication point
between the upper and lower realms. For this piece, Paul envisioned
that we now carry this timeless strength in the blood of our ancestry;
in our very spine. The warrior's shield is engraved with the runes that
we're given to Odin when he hung on the Yggdrasil, or "World Tree",
which is very similar if not the same in essence as the Irminsul.
Size: 11"h x 10"w x 1 1/2"d
Ships in about a week