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Large Greyhound Pin   Featured Item!

Large Greyhound Pin - Click For EnlargementThese stunning Greyhound pins are nearly three inches wide and over two inches tall. Cast from solid bronze, each has a heavy-duty 1.5" pin back to fasten it securely. Made by the Crafty Celts.

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Celtic Greyhound   Featured Item!

Celtic Greyhound - Click For EnlargementCast in solid bronze or sterling silver by the Crafty Celts, the greyhound measures 1.75 x 1.25 in (44 x 31 mm) and is available as a pendant or a pin. The pendant comes with an 18" chain. The pin features a modern pinback suitable for light garments and scarves.

Greyhounds were loved by the Celts for their speed, skill, and grace in the hunt, as well as their loyalty.


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Celtic Cat

Celtic Cat - Click For EnlargementCast in solid bronze by the Crafty Celts, the cat measures 1.75 x 1 inch (44 x 25 mm). The pendant comes with an 18" chain. The pin features a modern pinback suitable for light garments and scarves.

The cat has always been regarded as having mystical properties. The Egyptians worshiped the cat as the guardian of the underworld. The cat played a role in the Celtic religion as well.


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Celtic Hare

Celtic Hare - Click For EnlargementCast in solid bronze by the Crafty Celts, the hare measures 1.5 x 1 inch (38 x 25 mm). The pendant comes with an 18" chain. The pin features a modern pinback suitable for light garments and scarves.

Hare give birth to precocial young (born with hair, open eyes, and ready to run) and don't make nests or burrows. During the Iron Age, they were kept as a pets. Because of their speed, it was thought they were used by the gods as messengers.

PLEASE NOTE: The Celtic Hare PINS are currently out of stock.


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Celtic Horse

Celtic Horse - Click For EnlargementCast in solid bronze by the Crafty Celts, the horse measures 1.75 x 1.25 inch (44 x 31 mm). The pendant comes with an 18" chain. The pin features a modern pinback suitable for light garments and scarves.

The Celts were supreme horsemen. The horse was a significant symbol for them, and may have represented kingship. The horse was also associated with Epona, the Celtic goddess of fruitfulness.


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