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Yggdrasil earrings on sale at Museet Ribes Vikinger
Earrings based on Yggdrasil (the World-Tree) and produced by Museums Smykker - seen on sale at Museet Ribes Vikinger.
Wooden rune blocks game in Museet Ribes Vikinger
An activity for children (and adults!) in Museet Ribes Vikinger, where you can assemble messages using runic characters.
Who do you think this statue represents?
Sculpture seen in Museet Ribes Vikinger. We think it may represent Sif, or Freyja. Any other suggestions welcome!
Whetstones and Soapstone vessels on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Imports from Norway to Ribe during the Viking Age included grindstones and soapstone vessels. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Viking-Age woolen fabric on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Woolen fabric from excavations at Ribe Marketplace. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Viking-Age Anchor on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
An anchor from one of Ribe's Viking ships, the most important means of trade with this important market town. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Viking-Age amulets on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Soapstone amulets found in excavations of a house and marketplace in Ribe, as well as an amber axe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Urnes style brooch on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Urnes style brooch from Ribe, with dragon or serpent motif. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Unworked glass and mosaic tiles on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Unworked glass and mosaic tiles from North Italy, found in Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Two grave urns on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Two grave urns from Ribe, one with comb and knife. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Tar soaked fabric on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Fabric soaked in tar and inserted between the planks of a clinker-built ship helped to keep it watertight and reduce wear on the planks. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Souvenirs: Vikings with weapons in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Vikings with weapons, seen in the gift shop of Museet Ribes Vikinger. If you know who produces these souvenirs, please let us know!
Souvenirs: Viking children with weapons in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Viking children with weapons, seen in the gift shop of Museet Ribes Vikinger. If you know who produces these souvenirs, please let us know!
Small objects from Hviding on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Small items from Hviding Viking settlement, including keys, beads and brooches, demonstrating a wealthy population. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Skates made of horse bone and leather shoes on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Horsebone skates and leather shoes from Ribe excavations. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Silver sceattas from Ribe on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Several of the over 200 silver coins (sceattas) found in excavations at Ribe. Most were minted locally. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Silver replicas of the Freyja Pendant from Östergötland, Sweden, in Museet Ribes Vikinger
A replica of a silver pendant found in Östergötland, Sweden and on display in Historiska Museet, Stockholm. It is widely believed to represent the goddess Freyja. These earrings and pendants were seen in Museet Ribes Vikinger.
Remains of the ship from Gredstedbro on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Part of the keel, rib and stern from a 20-25m ocean-going vessel from around the year 600AD. Found in a river west of Gredstedbro, Denmark. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Reconstruction of a Viking-Age woman's clothing on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Reconstruction of the clothing of a woman from the year 800. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Reconstruction of a Viking-Age man's clothing on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Reconstruction of the clothing of a man from the year 800. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/