Some people see only what is in front of them. Others learn to read the whole room.
Huginn and Muninn are carved into genuine buffalo horn beneath a Vegvísir inspired stave. Thought and memory come together in a vessel made for the person whose judgement was earned through experience.
Leak tested and complete with its own natural horn display stand, Ravens Guidance makes a commanding gift for milestone birthdays, fathers, partners and the person others trust when the right decision matters.
Add personal engraving in modern or runic lettering and make that meaning unmistakably theirs.
Each day, Huginn and Muninn leave Odin and fly across the world before returning with what they have seen and heard. Their names are commonly understood as Thought and Memory.
Their story is not about knowing everything. It is about the two forces behind sound judgement: paying attention and remembering what experience has already taught.
The stave above the ravens is inspired by the Vegvísir. It belongs to later Icelandic magical tradition rather than the Viking Age and was associated with finding the way through bad weather and unfamiliar ground.
Bringing these traditions together does not make this horn a historical replica. It creates a modern message:
See clearly. Remember the lesson. Choose the path with purpose.
Every horn’s natural colour, curve and markings change how the ravens and stave travel across its surface. No two carry the design in precisely the same way, just as no two people earn their judgement through precisely the same experiences.
Raise Ravens Guidance for the person who notices what others overlook, remembers what matters and turns experience into direction.
• Handcrafted from genuine buffalo horn
• Deep hand carved paired ravens with decorative knotwork
• Engraved Vegvísir inspired Icelandic stave surrounded by runic style markings
• Approximately 12 to 15 inches long, or 30 to 38cm
• Holds approximately 300 to 400ml
• Natural horn display stand included
• Sealed finish
• Leak tested
• Suitable for beer, mead, ale, wine and other cold alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
• Personal engraving available in 3 or 15 characters using modern or runic lettering
Natural horn variation: The photographs show examples of the design and overall style, not the exact horn or stand you will receive. Length, capacity, colour, grain, markings, shape, curvature, twist and thickness naturally vary. The paired ravens, Vegvísir inspired stave and overall product style remain consistent, although minor handcrafted variations may occur.
No two natural horns are ever the same. Yours carries its own colour, curve and character. With the right care, it can become more than a drinking vessel. It can become part of your story.
💧 Before the first feast
Gently wash your horn by hand using lukewarm water, mild dish soap and a soft cloth.
🫧 Clean after every use
Empty and rinse your horn promptly after drinking. Do not leave beverages sitting inside for extended periods.
🚫 Never soak or use the dishwasher
Never soak your horn or place it in the dishwasher. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive sponges and vigorous scrubbing.
❄️ Keep it cold
Use only with cold alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Do not use with hot liquids.
💨 Dry completely
Wipe your horn with a soft cloth, then allow it to air dry completely before storing. Never store it while damp.
🛡️ Protect the finish
Store it in a cool, dry place away from strong heat and prolonged direct sunlight. Do not apply oils, waxes or polishes unless Modern Viking recommends them for that specific product.
Care for it well, and your horn can remain ready for feasts across generations. More than a drinking vessel, it can become a piece of your story worth passing down.
Free standard shipping is available on Australian orders over A$299. Shipping options and prices for all other orders are shown at checkout.
Your order will be carefully prepared, packed and sent from our NSW, Australia base. Once it is on the way, we’ll email your tracking details so you can follow its journey.
Adding personalisation? Please allow us a little extra time to prepare and engrave your order with care. Express shipping speeds up delivery after dispatch but does not shorten preparation time.
Changed your mind? Most unused, non-personalised products can be returned within 30 days of receiving your order.
Items must be unused, unworn, unwashed and returned in their original condition and packaging. Please contact us before sending anything back so we can confirm eligibility and provide return instructions.
Personalised and custom-made products cannot be returned for change of mind once work has begun. This does not affect your rights if an item is faulty, damaged or different from what you ordered.
Engrave a name, date, or bold motto to make it truly yours or someone else’s. Because ordinary is forgettable, carve your legacy into history with a custom-engraved horn that stands the test of time.
Perfect for birthdays, holidays, weddings, and milestones, a personalized horn isn’t just a gift it’s a symbol of strength, identity, and tradition.
100% REAL HORN
Raise a True Viking Toast
The fire crackles, casting shadows against the wooden beams of the longhouse. The scent of roasting meat fills the air. You grip your drinking horn, the weight of it grounding you in tradition.
Laughter roars, shields clatter, and the skald’s voice rises in song. This is the Viking way. This is the warrior’s feast.
Raise your horn and toast like the Norse legends before you.
HAND-ENGRAVED DETAILS
A Work of Norse Art
Master artisans create every design by hand, making sure that your horn becomes its own, unique masterpiece. Proudly display it and share the Viking culture with others.
Want unique and different? This is it.
Beautifully packaged and exceptional quality, I absolutely love this pizza slayer! And if you want, like I did, you can get runes engraved onto the handle. Perfect!
This was a 50th birthday present and he absolutely loves it! He's going to get so much use out of this mug.
The craftsmanship is amazing. It's really stunning to look at.
Love love love this whole set! The drinking horn is beautifully made, the carvings are very well done, and they feel high quality. Hubby was absolutely stoked with this gift!
When my husband opened his axe, he was thrilled, he has been sending me hints for this recently but luckily for him, i had already ordered it prior hehe, he cant wait to cook our first pizza and put this bad boy to use
I had hoped it would be good but it was better than that. Weight is amazing, the blade and handle unique, the smell of the leather sheeth is breathtaking. The packaging in keeping with the natural feel.
Absolutely love this mug!
The quality is even better than I expected. The genuine buffalo horn looks incredible, and every mug has its own unique colouring and pattern, which makes it feel like a proper one-of-a-kind piece. The Viking design gives it a really cool, rugged character without feeling cheap or gimmicky.
Definitely worth it if you’re after something different from a standard mug. Feels like something a Viking would actually have used.
It's absolutely beautiful. I originally thought the brown would be closer to black but that's also hard to gage when it's natural coloring. I had no idea it would come with a little stand as well. I love it. Can't wait for the next renfaire so I can use it.
I bought this as a birthday present for my partner and he absolutely loves it! Only thing I would change would to maybe get the story behind the carvings delivered with the horn. On a card or something. Norse mythology is so interesting, and having a story attached to an item like this and actually having it in writing would be so cool. The horn itself was beautiful and has made a great addition to my partner’s whiskey cabinet. Skål! (As we say in Norway) and thank you for this amazing piece. 10/10 would recommend.
I purchased this for my partner and let’s just say, I don’t think I can ever top that present XD he absolutely loves it !
The craftsmanship of this horn is incredible!
I recommend everyone to buy themselves a drinking horn ! SKOL ! x
A beautiful item which was purchased as a last minute Christmas gift for my 33yo son. Item is just as described, maybe better than described. Quality is spot on. My son was absolutely over the moon with this gift. I will be a definite return shopper
OMG it is just freaking beautiful. I love it so much. The color and everything is so satisfying. I'll get more items form you guys. Best viking horn ever I have. Give you ten thousand star about this one. Just love it so muchh 🥰❤️❤️
I bought this as a gift and it is now being treasured dearly. The quality is superb and the speed with which my order was processed and sent out was beyond what I expected. The prices are so low for this level of service and quality of product.
These boys are just straight-up bloody talent! Viking blooded and I'm loving what these guys are doing to keep the Viking history alive. Love it. keep it up!
I must say this is nuts! good on the guys who are carving this true art and looks exactly like the photos bloody beautiful! definitely worth the extra coin!
Bought two of these for hubby and me, and he loved them! shocked beyond words the time and effort and for a very reasonable price, and definitely real horn you can feel the weight. Thank you modern Viking.
