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Gullinbursti Wooden Statue | Hand-Carved Norse Boar of Freyr | Golden Bristles Viking Art
Gullinbursti Wooden Statue | Hand-Carved Norse Boar of Freyr | Golden Bristles Viking Art
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Gullinbursti — the Golden Bristled Boar — is one of the most radiant creatures in all of Norse mythology. Crafted by the master dwarves Brokkr and Eitri during their legendary wager with Loki, this sacred boar belongs to Freyr, god of fertility, prosperity, and sunlight. His golden bristles shine so brightly that they illuminate the darkest night as if it were day, and he runs faster than any horse across sky, sea, or earth.
This hand-carved Gullinbursti statue brings that mythic luminosity into your home — carved from ecological ash wood and finished in warm varnish, with every bristle rendered by hand. Available in brown or golden brown, each piece is a unique original.
Details
- Material: Ecological ash wood, varnish finish
- H 8.8" / 22.5 cm × W 6.1" / 15.5 cm × D 2.6" / 6.8 cm
- Finish options: Brown | Golden Brown
- Easy to clean with a dry cloth
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Global & Availability: For all other international countries, or in cases where the item is currently unavailable in our Spain or US locations, your statue will be handcrafted and shipped with care from our primary Workshop in Ukraine.
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Care
Colour shades and textures may differ slightly from actual products depending on your monitor settings. Wipe clean with a dry cloth only.
Gullinbursti carries the light of Freyr wherever he runs. If you are drawn to the gods of abundance and the sacred animals of the Norse world, he belongs on your altar. Explore more divine creatures in our Norse statues collection, or discover the full range of spirit animals and totems in our Sacred Northern Totems collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Gullinbursti statue and what is it made from?
The Gullinbursti statue measures H 8.8" × W 6.1" × D 2.6" (22.5 × 15.5 × 6.8 cm) and is hand-carved from solid ecological ash wood with a protective varnish finish. It is available in brown or golden brown. Each piece is individually crafted — no two are identical, with natural wood grain variation giving every sculpture its own character.
Who is Gullinbursti in Norse mythology?
Gullinbursti — meaning "Golden Bristles" — is the sacred boar of Freyr, the Norse god of fertility, prosperity, and sunlight. He was crafted by the master dwarves Brokkr and Eitri during their legendary wager with Loki. His golden bristles shine so brightly they illuminate the darkest night as if it were day, and he can run faster than any horse across sky, sea, or earth. Gullinbursti is one of the most radiant and powerful creatures in all of Norse mythology.
What does the boar symbolise as a spirit animal in Norse and Celtic tradition?
In Norse tradition, the boar is one of the most sacred animals — associated with Freyr and Freyja, it symbolises fertility, abundance, courage, and unstoppable forward momentum. Warriors wore boar imagery on their helmets for protection in battle. As a spirit animal, the boar represents fearlessness, prosperity, and the power to charge through obstacles without hesitation. Gullinbursti specifically embodies divine light, solar energy, and the blessing of the gods upon earthly abundance.
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