St Ninian Chape Brooch designs are derived from the Pictish treasure found on St. Ninian's, Shetland: anbeautiful hoard of silver bowls, pins, brooches and chapes. The Chapes date from the late 8th century and the two porpoise-like heads had significance in Pictish folklore, perhaps as two sea gods or good on one side and evil on the other.
St Ninian Chape Brooch designs are derived from the Pictish treasure found on St. Ninian's, Shetland: anbeautiful hoard of silver bowls, pins, brooches and chapes. The Chapes date from the late 8th century and the two porpoise-like heads had significance in Pictish folklore, perhaps as two sea gods or good on one side and evil on the other. 
