Design Toscano Drekar The Viking Longship Collectible Museum Replica Statue, 11 Inch, Single Longship - Norsemen Vikings invented the longship for exploration and warfare. These ship's designs changed over time, but the wood construction, cloth sails, and details and carving remained consistent and they are replicated in our highly detailed model Drekar - Carvings of dragons and snakes on the prow of ships were said to ward off sea monsters and protect the crew. Our replica features the Nordic dragon and 30 rowing benches, oars, and shields High Quality Replica - Hand-cast using real crushed stone bonded with durable designer resin, our Drekar Viking Longship is hand-painted in faux wood tones, fitted with a hand-strung single mast rigging and set upon a matching display stand Design Toscano Decor - Exclusive to the Design Toscano brand, this Drekar Viking Longship is perfect for proud display in your home and it makes a great gift for historians, sailors or anyone who admires the Viking spirit Our Drekar Viking Longship measures 9"Wx13.5"Dx11.5"H and weighs 2 lbs.