Wearing a viper on your kilt could be deadly, so just wear the Snake Brooch instead! It’s a lot less dangerous, but just as cool.
Design Details
The Snake Brooch is a larger brooch with an outer diameter of just over 2.5” (65 mm), and features an extra sturdy, hand forged pin. It is available in both bronze and sterling silver.
Historical Inspiration
The European viper, or adder, was common in the cool climates of the ancient Celtic people. They enjoyed watching a snake work to shed his skin, then slither away leaving a form of himself behind while he progressed forward with a new fresh version of himself. To ancient Celts, each time a snake shed its skin, it appeared to have been reborn anew. There are numerous representations of snakes and serpents in Celtic artwork, including the later Christian manuscript art produced by Irish monks.
