The Viking horn, or Gjallerhorn, is a beautiful handicraft item that evokes a sense of both tradition and history. While it is widely known as being a ceremonial drinking horn associated with Viking culture, its origins stretch much deeper than that. In this ancient Norse tradition, such horns were used to summon families and clans to important events such as weddings and births or to celebrate an heroic act. Viking horns were seen as symbols of strength, power and courage. Generally crafted from cow or ox horn, these horns come in different shapes, sizes and colors depending on the origin of the horn itself. In modern times the horns are used for various purposes such as religious ceremonies and home décor items but their original legacy still remains alive in every handicraft crafted from an authentic Viking horn.