The Bracers of Bodvar Bjarki

James Ewing has made a career of producing amazing artifacts for collectors.  These bracers are just one example of his creativity and craftsmanship.

Bodvar Bjarki followed the Berserkrgang (way of the Bear shirt) and was one of the greatest Berserker warriors of King Rholf Kraki (King of Denmark). The exploits of Bodvar Bjarki are noted in a great Norse saga that pre-dates the fall of the Roman Empire. It is said that, in the Kings final battle, Bodvar was absent from the field for a great deal of the time. Just as all seemed lost, a great bear appeared and tore into the enemy ranks slaying men as it went. When one of the kings men found Bodvar in his tent in a meditative state he roused him. As soon as his eyes opened the bear disappeared.

Certain germanic legends also speak of belts or bracelets made from the skin of certain animals which were used by shapeshifters. The wearer could draw on the Ethereal energies in these garments to aid their transformation or ethereal projections of their chosen animal and it's powers.

These Bracers are made from nickel silver and brass with hand made buckles on leather with salvaged fur. They bare a brass Bear claw motif and brass plaque with "Berserkrgang" etched in runes. Between them, in the centre of each bracer, is Odins illusionary rune which is said to have been used by Norse shapeshifting warriors on the battlefield.