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16th September 10, 05:09 AM
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The Red Hand of Ulster Belt Buckle
A forum member asked me if I could make this design for him, and here is what I made from pewter and brass.
This symbol is used to denote the Irish povence of Ulster. It is also known as the Red Hand of Ireland, and the Red Hand of O"Neill.
Its origins are attributed to the mythical Irish figure Labraid Lámh Dhearg (Labraid of the Red Hand), and appear in other mythical tales passed down from generation to generation in the oral tradition. The symbol is strongly rooted in Irish Gaelic culture and in particular, the pre-1600s Gaelic clans of Ulster such as the Uí Néill, and Lamont.
The Red Hand of Ulster, pewter on brass, 3.5 inches diameter, Tyger Forge copyright 2010
Last edited by tyger; 16th September 10 at 05:45 AM.
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