Antler medallion

Amulet made from the base of the beam of a red deer antler, retaining the characteristic pearling of that part, and pierced with one or more holes for suspension, either at the centre or near the edge, not far from the pearling.

These amulets are often difficult to date, as they are found in Celtic, Merovingian and Carolingian contexts alike.

They may be turned, polished from the rough, or simply left rough, pierced with one or two holes for suspension or with several holes for sewing onto clothing. They have been found worn by children as well as by adults.
The stag (Cernunnos) was an important animal god for the Celts, as was Taranis (a solar god), often represented by spoked wheels. These medallions may invoke these tutelary gods. What they may have meant in later periods is unknown.

These medallions can be pierced on request according to the preferred method of mounting.