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3 fridge magnets
3 fridge magnets, 2 from Sweden and 1 from Norway. The two magnets to the left are probably from recent years, ( since 2010), while the one to far right is probably from 1980's. The magnets are classic examples of the stereotypical Viking with…
'Yggdrasil' by Dagfin Werenskiold in Oslo City Hall
The marble fountain in Oslo City Hall depicts Yggdrasill with the Norns at its base ready to water it, and the various animals that live in its branches. It was designed by Dagfin Werenskiold.
Sunnmøre Museum
Sunnmøre Museum in Ålesund includes some replica Viking ships.
Norrøna logo from 1929
Logo of Norrøna: a Norwegian brand of outdoor clothing , from 1929. The logo may be based on the skiiers in the famous painting 'Birkebeinerne på Ski over Fjeldet med Kongsbarnet' (item #2843)
Tweezers
Tweezers were part of every Viking's basic toilet articles.
Birkebeinerne på Ski over Fjeldet med Kongsbarnet
From Wikimedia Commons: Depiction of Birkebeiner skiers carrying Prince Haakon to safety during the winter of 1206 has become a national Norwegian icon. The prince grew up to be King Haakon IV whose reign marked the end of the period known as the…
Viking Age shield from Gokstad
A preserved wooden shield with boss from the Gokstad burial.
Arrow heads
Iron arrow heads
Iron shears
Iron shears
Brooches
A selection of oval brooches and trefoil brooches on display at kulturhistorisk museum.
Amulet
Amulet on display in kulturhistorisk museum
Viking Age beads
Viking age glass beads displayed among cremated bones
Iron rattle
An iron rattle like those found with the Oseberg ship.
Oil lamps
Viking Age oil lamps.
Oval brooches and beads
A display of oval brooches and beads showing how the beads might have been worn between the brooches.
Advertising for kulturhistorisk museum in Oslo
Advertising outside kulturhistorisk museum in Oslo. The posters feature the Gjermundbu helmet, treasure and a sword, thus evoking the Viking Age very strongly. The Viking Age exhibits within the museum are diverse, but the advertising focuses only on…
Ship's weather vane
A medieval weather vane from a ship. This, like other weather vanes, was eventually placed on a church, in this case Tingelstad Church. It is currently on display in Kulturhistorisk museet in Oslo.
Ship's weather vane
A weather vane from a Viking Age ship. This, like other weather vanes, was eventually placed on Heggum Church. It is currently on display in Kulturhistorisk museet in Oslo.
Rowlocks with Mammen mask carving
Two rowlocks from Gokstad carved with a mask. They date to the ninth century.
Gaming pieces in kulturhistorisk museum, Oslo
A selection of gaming pieces on display in the Museum of Cultural History, Oslo. These pieces were probably used for hnefatafl. The photographs include some dice that would have been used for various dice games.