This effigy represents an unnamed warrior fully equipped for war. Dressed in a leather coat, rather than the usual padded jerkin, common at this time, he has a pointed helmet and shield. The helmet bears a dragon crest and the shield a West Highland galley ship and a lion rampant. He has a refined moustache and a plaited beard. The object on his side is a hunting horn made form a whelk whell.

Originally from the Reilig Odráin burial ground near Iona Abbey. This was a favoured burial place near the remains of saints where monks would say prayers for the souls of the dead.

Details

Date Made
15th century
Dimensions
1980 x 560 x 120mm
Time Period
Medieval
Property Information
Iona Abbey
Object Number
IONA208
Access Status
Display

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