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Replica Shields from the Up Helly Aa Festival
Different shields designed for the Guizer Jarl in the Lerwick Up Helly Aa festival. They draw heavily on Norse artwork and imagery.
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a…
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a…
Jarl's suit, including helmet and shield, worn in the Up Helly A Festival
A Jarl is chosen every year to lead the Up Helly Aa Vikings, who lead the parade and burn the galley during the festivities. The elaborate costume includes a helmet with raven feathers, and a shield with a raven emblem.
The Up Helly A' is a…
The Up Helly A' is a…
Sixth-century shield boss button in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Shield boss button from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Gold shield grip in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Shield grip from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo
Myklebust Round Barrows and Ship
The largest of five mounds at Myklebust, Nordfjordeid, Sogn og Fjordane in Norway contained the remains of the largest Viking Age ship found in Norway. It was excavated in 1874 by Anders Lorange, just 14 years before he died. Excavators found the…