The medieval cloak pin depicts the motif of the so-called "Green Man", which was particularly typical of the art of the High and Late Gothic period and carried elements of pagan symbolism.
Thanks to its size and solid construction, this medieval cloak clip is ideal for heavy cloaks or woolen hoods, both for LARP and historical reenactment.
Using a needle and thread, the clasp can be easily sewn onto fabric thanks to the holes around its perimeter.
Green Man is the name given to decorative motifs on sacred and secular buildings of the Middle Ages that depict a male head whose hair and beard transition into foliage.
The myth of the Green Man dates back to pagan times and persisted into the High and Late Gothic periods, when the figure of the Green Man often appeared on cathedrals - in the form of leafy faces carved into brackets, cornices and columns.
The Green Man motif combines two Celtic elements:
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The cult of the head, which was considered the seat of power and spirit,
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The cult of mistletoe, which the Celtic druids cut with a golden sickle for healing purposes and to strengthen the life force.
Both of these symbols - the head and the plant - are intertwined in the motif of the Green Man, creating one of the most interesting and enduring images of European medieval symbolism.
- The buckle is made of high quality bronze
- Dimensions of the buckle: 6 × 5 cm.
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