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Textiles from the Oseberg burial
Alongside the tapestries, other textiles were found. These included woollen fabrics, silk, embroideries and tablet-woven bands.
Animal heads from the Oseberg burial
Five carved animal heads were found in the Oseberg burial. One of these is too damaged to be displayed. Some of the heads were found with rope running through their mouths, like reins, and all were found with a rattle and a piece of rope.
Rattles from the Oseberg burial
Rattles were found with each of the carved animal heads. Their function is uncertain, but it has been suggested that they might have been musical instruments, sleigh bells or cult objects used in religious rituals.
Saddle from the Oseberg burial
A saddle found in the Oseberg burial. It is made of beech wood.
Riding whip and hoof nails from the Oseberg burial
A riding whip found in the Oseberg burial with iron hoof nails in the foreground. The iron nails would have been used in the winter to give the horse better grip in icy conditions.
Spades from the Oseberg burial
A number of wooden spades were found as part of the Oseberg burial
A pitchfork from the Oseberg burial
A wooden pitchfork from the Oseberg burial
Items related to keeping dogs from the Oseberg burial
The image shows strap mounts on the left, a dog collar (centre) with wooden whistles on either side of it, and the remains of a dog leash on the far right.
Possible decoration from the Oseberg ship
A decorated wooden piece from the Oseberg burial. It is uncertain exactly what it is for.
A parrel and rope tighteners from the Oseberg burial
The parrel (left) was used to fix the sail to the mast on the ship. The rope tighteners would have been used wherever needed in the rigging.
Beckets from the Oseberg burial
Beckets were used for securing ropes on the ship.
Rudder strap from the Oseberg ship
The leather rudder strap was part of the fastenings for the steering oar.
Pieces of Rope from the Oseberg Ship
These photographs show pieces of rope from the Oseberg ship, some with wooden ties still attached.
Original Carved Pieces of the Stem of the Oseberg Ship
These carved pieces are original elements of the stem of the Oseberg ship, showing how highly decorated it was and how well preserved the woodwork was.
Sheet Block from the Oseberg Ship
Sheet block for the sail on the Oseberg ship.
Carved Heads from Tent Frames
These carved wooden heads were once part of a tent frame.
Handle for One of the Animal Head Posts
This handle fits into the slot on the head posts and would have enabled a person to carry it as part of a ceremony.
Sled Pole
A decorated sled pole made of beech wood.
Tethering Pegs
Wooden tethering pegs from the Oseberg ship burial
Hoe from the Oseberg Ship Burial
A wooden hoe that was buried with the Oseberg ship burial.