
Hello. I am Roman. My art is an integral part of my life. I carve bones, horns and antlers, mostly Viking style. I especially like working with the antlers and horns because they are discarded naturally by the animals every year. We find them in the woods. The largest bone I have worked with is mammoth bones and tusks. In general, I can carve anything, but not all carving brings me pleasure and inspiration. The Viking history interests me and inspires me. The core of my work is based on Viking mythology and symbols like Odin, ravens, serpents and other characters. I also make knives and other accessories.
My city has more than a thousand years of history and I was always interested in its past. It is a small town in the west of Ukraine called Volodymyr, one of the few ancient cities of Volyn. The name of this city was given in honor of its founder Volodymyr the Great – Prince of Novgorod, Grand Prince of Kiev, and ruler of Kievan Rus’ from 980 to 1015. (Read about its history here.) The city is still called Knyazhim, since those ancient times, when there were fortifications, majestic churches, and jingling bells.
As a child, sitting on the bank of the river that flows through the city, I saw something brilliant shining up from the ground. This was my first find – a gilded medal from the 1800’s. Since then, I have looked at the washed out shores and in the water hoping to find something interesting. I was rewarded many times! Since the river was not deep, it was possible to explore and I found various things from different periods, from the Stone Age to modern gold jewelry.
After graduating from school, I started studying archaeology, including underwater archaeology. At the same time, I professionally engaged in restoration and preservation of iron weapons of the VIII-XIII centuries (swords, axes, spearheads and arrowheads, maces, etc.). I collaborated with local museums, preserving and replenishing their collections.
I had natural drawing talent and experimented with various fields that explored historical topics and creations of replicas. I also tried several techniques in creating jewelry, but when I started carving in bone, I was able to express myself fully and I like it very much.
I have been carving for more than 15 years now and have sold my work to people in many different countries. I am very happy that I can share my art and my products far beyond my own country. Each new design is a challenge. I love everything about my work. I wanted not only to study history but also to create it, to leave something good behind…
Visit his shop on Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/BoneCarvingArt
Oksana, his wife, manages the shop, so if you contact them by email, you will probably communicate with her.
Viking Series
(I just had to ask Roman if he had watched The Vikings and what he thought of it. I liked it a lot, especially the first season…)
Yes, I watched the TV series “Vikings”. Since I studied the cultural materials and weapons of this period, I can say that there is a lot that is not true, from weapons to clothes. In general, there are very few historical films that would accurately convey all the details of the period about which the film is made. When I see a movie where a warrior is waving a hammer that resembles a huge box, I want to turn it off immediately.
The War
I asked Roman how the war affected his business.
The war had a great impact not only on business but also on life as a whole. In one moment, all the plans I had made and thought about were destroyed. However, life goes on, so you should not put it on pause. Every period ends sooner or later…
Video
This video shows a bit of how Roman works on a carving.
Memento Mori and Vivere
The two sides of the one life:
Memento mori (Latin: “Remember that you have to die.”) is the medieval Latin Christian theory and practice of reflection on mortality. Especially as a means of considering the vanity of earthly life and the transient nature of all earthly goods and pursuits.
Memento vivere (Latin: “Remember you have to live.”) Know that your time is short in the grand scheme of things. So have fun while you are here.
Shop on Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/BoneCarvingArt
These products all link back to Roman’s shop on Etsy:
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Viking style beard or mustache comb or necklace with Scandinavian God Odin, Norse – hand carved
All Products, Antlers, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, Folk Art, For Men, Green, Jewelry, Materials, Method, Niche, Pendants, Provenance, Rustic, To Wear, Tribal Art, Ukraine, WhiteThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$85.00 -
Neolithic Stone dagger with jawbone handle, prehistoric flint knife (reconstruction, copy)
All Products, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, Leather, Materials, Method, Niche, Provenance, Ukraine, WeaponsThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$180.00 -
Handle to a Spata sword. Rome. Moose antler carving and bog oak. (reconstruction)
All Products, Antlers, Black, Brown, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, For Men, Materials, Method, Niche, Provenance, Rustic, Ukraine, Weapons, White, Wood, WoodworkThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$199.00 -
Memento Mori Memento vivere Figurine Sculpture Statue, Remember You Must Die – moose antlers hand carved.
All Products, Antlers, Brown, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, Green, Halloween and Day of the Dead, Holiday Themes, Home and Office, Materials, Method, Niche, Provenance, Religious, Sculpture, Ukraine, White, WoodThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$1,999.00 -
Falcon pin/hairpin with a snake, Viking, Kievan Rus brooch, Trident, Scandinavian, Reenactment
Accessories, All Products, Blue, Brooches and Pins, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, For Women, Hair Adornments, Horn, Jewelry, Materials, Method, Niche, Provenance, To Wear, Tribal Art, Ukraine, WhiteThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$199.00 -
Viking, Norse, Slavic Lunula/Lunitsa. Moon amulet, Scandinavian Pagan Crescent talisman, Fertility, protection
All Products, Antlers, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, Jewelry, Materials, Method, Necklaces, Provenance, To Wear, UkraineThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$85.00 -
Carved Loki amulet. Viking jewelry. Scandinavian, Norse, Pagan, Heathen. God in Norse Mythology
All Products, Bone, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, Horn, Jewelry, Materials, Method, Necklaces, Provenance, To Wear, UkraineThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$180.00 -
Venus Cucuteni amulet, Neolithic Goddess Great Mother pendant, fertility goddess necklace, Idol, Pagan, Vestonicka, Earth
All Products, Bone, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, Horn, Jewelry, Materials, Method, Necklaces, Provenance, To Wear, UkraineThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$99.00 -
Carved Viking Drinking Horn in leather holder. Odin horse Sleipnir. Scandinavian mead cup, Norse, Asatru, Pagan
All Products, Animals, Black, Brown, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Cups and Mugs, Elements, Europe, For Men, Gemstone, Green, Home and Office, Horn, Leather, Materials, Method, Niche, Provenance, Tribal Art, Ukraine, Wall Art, WhiteThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$550.00 -
Viking runic compass, Vegvisir “Wayfinder” Pendant with Rune Circle, Norse Magical symbol to show way, Travel Talisman
All Products, Bone, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, Horn, Jewelry, Materials, Method, Necklaces, Provenance, To Wear, UkraineThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$59.80 -
Viking Style Amulet of Odin with ravens, face pendant, Scandinavian artwork. Allfather art, Wotan, Nordic.
All Products, Antlers, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, Jewelry, Materials, Method, Necklaces, Provenance, To Wear, UkraineThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$199.00 -
Memento Mori Memento vivere human skull/face, Remember You Must Die – moose antlers hand carved
All Products, Antlers, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, For Men, Halloween and Day of the Dead, Holiday Themes, Home and Office, Materials, Method, Niche, Provenance, Religious, Rustic, Sculpture, Tribal Art, Ukraine, WhiteThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$2,500.00 -
Ouroboros circle talisman, Midgard Jormungandr serpent, Viking world snake jewelry, Norse Dragon
All Products, Animals, Antlers, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, Jewelry, Materials, Method, Necklaces, Provenance, To Wear, UkraineThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$250.00 -
Oseberg Dragon’s head talisman. Norse mythology art. Drekar / Drakkar Viking runic amulet.
All Products, Animals, Antlers, Birds and Wings, Brown, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Dots, Elements, Europe, For Men, Green, Grey, Home and Office, Jewelry, Materials, Method, Niche, Painted, Paperweights, Pendants, Provenance, Rustic, To Wear, Tribal Art, Ukraine, WhiteThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$169.00 -
Large Dragon / Odin Raven Amulet, Viking Norse Mythology, Oseberg, Celtic Jormungand and Crow pendant
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Carved handle to Dragon’s head knife. Viking Drekar. Norse mythology art. Oseberg. Nordic. Algiz, Tiwaz runes.
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Dragon and Raven Amulet, Norse Mythology, Oseberg art, Celtic Jormungand / Crow pendant, Drakkar, Drekar
All Products, Antlers, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, Jewelry, Materials, Method, Necklaces, Provenance, To Wear, UkraineThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$140.00 -
Ouroboros circle talisman, Viking world snake jewelry, Norse Dragon amulet, infinity symbol
All Products, Antlers, Carved, Celtic-Norse-Woodland, Elements, Europe, For Men, Gemstone, Green, Grey, Jewelry, Materials, Method, Niche, Pendants, Provenance, Rustic, Stripes, To Wear, Tribal Art, Ukraine, WhiteThis is an example what I have had in my shop in the past. I often have over 500 carvings in my shop, so come visit to see what is available now! Click on the "Visit my shop on Etsy!" button to go over there.$110.00
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