White Hand Pillar
unique_objectTall black stone pillar bearing carved painted image of elongated White Hand pointing north; later bloodied with red nails.
The White Hand Pillar emerges in The Two Towers as a striking black stone monolith in Rohan, adorned with a carved and painted image of Saruman's elongated white hand pointing ominously northward, symbolizing his encroaching influence over the region. Initially pristine, it becomes bloodied with red nails during the chaotic defense against the Uruk-hai, marking the brutal clash between Isengard and the free peoples. Though appearing only in the second book, this pillar stands as a haunting emblem of Saruman's failed dominion, enduring as a testament to the fleeting power of the White Hand amid the series' escalating war.
Evolution
The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of the Lord of the Rings
Tall black stone pillar bearing carved painted image of elongated White Hand pointing north; later bloodied with red nails.
Book Appearances
The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of the Lord of the Rings
First appears Ch 8