We need a signature... ;)

[The Ripper]

Would some graphically talented person like to create a standard/logo/signature picture for this social group, which we could put into our signatures, if we would so wish it?

[Osweo]

Perhaps a close up of some old bit of Finnic jewelry would be nice? I'm more familiar with the archaeology along the Volga, but did you lads have those nice little silver duck pendants too?

(Congrats on the new group, Riippu! Can I ask for a zoomed in version of that map, by the way? )

[The Ripper]

Here's the map, Osweo:



Yes, Jewelry might be nice, as well as themes from the Baltic Finnish mythology and folk culture. Sauna anyone?

Here are some modern versions of ancient jewelry finds: http://www.kalevalakoru.fi/korut/kuvasto/riipukset

Ducks and other "water birds," such as the swan, play a very central role in the old Baltic Finnish folklore.

[The Ripper]

Hey, I had forgotten about this. Still no graphically inclined Finnics or non-Finnics willing to earn the appreciation of our community and my undying adoration?

[The Ripper]

Heretik, our Croatian finnophile, has provided us with this:



Praise him with great praise!

[Heretik]

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Annoyingly animated.

[The Ripper]

Heretik said he can make some more versions, so if you have any good ideas, themes, motifs, symbols, etc you would like to see used, post them on his profile.

I think we should make Heretik honourary Baltic Finn.

[Aino]

I think we should make Heretik honourary Baltic Finn.

Agreed.

[Heretik]

Aye, if you want a custom signature do contact me with requests.

[Talvi]

How about some patterns like this:


Or these:

Im actually struggling to find something interesting we all have and the Russians and Balts dont have in any form.