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DR (Danish state broadcaster) news story 7th October 2016- 5cm 8th century Odin figure found August 2016 by amateur at Mesinge, Hindsholm, Funen, Denmark. Østfyn Museum: What looks like horns appears to be ravens Huginn og Muninn,

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The sports teams of the University of Victoria (British Columbia, Canada) are called Vikings, more commonly now 'Vikes'. Their mascot is a blond Viking called Thunder with a horned helmet, and their logo is a horned helmet (or a plain V). Their old…

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The Ytri-Ásar sword was found by hunters at Ytri-Ásar in southern Iceland in 2016. It is being conserved now and was on display briefly when this photograph was taken.

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Based on the design on the Mask Stone from Aarhus (Rune stone DR 66).

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Based on the Late Viking Age Urnes-Style Pitney Brooch (in the British Museum).

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Brooch, based on the larger of the (destroyed) Pre-Viking Golden Horns of Gallehus.

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A brooch based on the common Viking-Age trefoil brooch type.

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A silver brooch based on Viking Age depictions of Valkyries. If you know the original(s) it is based on, please let us know.

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A sliver replica of an Urnes style brooch, similar to brooches found at Ribe and Lindholm H

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From British Museum Website:

"Dished gilt copper-alloy disc brooch, Urnes style. Within a scalloped border, the convex surface of the circular brooch bears an openwork design of a coiled, ribbon animal in combat with a snake. The head has a…

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Oseberg textile group practises Viking Age handicrafts related to textile production, including naturally-dyed yarn, spinning with a drop spindle, etc. The sign is produced in faux-runic lettering to enhance the appearance of Vikingness.

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Wooden chopping boards with Viking-style decoration and decorated bone combs in cases.
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