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One of a pair of Faroese stamps released in 1989 and designed by Bárður Jákupsson, featuring a Viking Age toy horse found in at the Viking farm at Kvívík, Leirvík and now on display at The National Museum of the…

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One of a pair of Faroese stamps released in 1989 and designed by Bárður Jákupsson, featuring a Viking Age toy boat found in Toftanes, Leirvík. Listed as Stamp #FO 176. For the original boat, see here.

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The Hemdrup staff has been found in a bog at Hemdrup (Næsborg, Jylland, Denmark). It has been made from yew wood and it is 50 cm long. On the staff have been carved depiction of fantastic animals, human's silhouette and triquetra symbol. Moreover,…

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Two rowlocks from Gokstad carved with a mask. They date to the ninth century.

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Miniature boat (maybe toy?) has been made of alder wood.

This find is a part of permanent exhibition in Hedeby Viking Museum / Wikinger Museum Haithabu.

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A parrel of oak which was used to help hold the yard to the mast and aid with lowering and raising the sail. Used on a medium sized ship. From Wood Quay excavations.

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Breasthook from the bow of a boat or ship from excavations in Fishamble Street in Dublin. Dated between the tenth and twelfth century.

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Various drawings of Viking ships, including one with a small figure in the rigging, from Viking Age Dublin.

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An appropriately themed bench in Slottsfjellsmuseet, next to the remains of the Klastad ship.

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A replica Viking ship on display outside Reginalds Tower Viking Museum.

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A Viking ship carving in Reginalds Tower Viking Museum, Waterford city

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A reconstructed Viking Ship outside Reginalds Tower Viking Museum in Waterford.

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A replica Viking ship outside Reginalds Tower Viking Museum in Waterford.

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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/

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The peace bench is a carved tree with various places to sit. Included in the design are rune-like symbols and an interlaced snake pattern reminiscent of Viking Age and earlier interlaced animal designs. Carving the bench was a community project in…

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Wooden combs with designed based on the various bone plaques that have been found.

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Carved wooden spoons and bowls from Taberna Vagantis at Tønsberg Viking Festival.

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A tent opened up to become a shop at Tønsberg Viking Festival. It sells a variety of reproduction goods, including pendants, wooden plaques, beads and much more.
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