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Tethering PegsWooden tethering pegs from the Oseberg ship burial
Sled PoleA decorated sled pole made of beech wood.
Handle for One of the Animal Head PostsThis handle fits into the slot on the head posts and would have enabled a person to carry it as part of a ceremony.
Carved Heads from Tent FramesThese carved wooden heads were once part of a tent frame.
Sheet Block from the Oseberg ShipSheet block for the sail on the Oseberg ship.
Original Carved Pieces of the Stem of the Oseberg ShipThese carved pieces are original elements of the stem of the Oseberg ship, showing how highly decorated it was and how well preserved the woodwork…
Pieces of Rope from the Oseberg ShipThese photographs show pieces of rope from the Oseberg ship, some with wooden ties still attached.
View of the Gokstad Ship Showing the Steering OarA view from the stern of the Gokstad ship, showing the steering oar in place.
Tent Boards and a Shield from the Gokstad ShipA pair of tent boards and one of the shields from the Gokstad ship.
Skeleton of the Man buried on the Gokstad ShipThe man buried on the Gokstad Ship was about 5' 11" to 6' tall (approx. 180cm to 183cm) and was of powerful build. He was in his 40s or 50s when he…
Oars on the Deck of the Gokstad ShipOars on the deck of the Gokstad ship.
Detail of the Oar Holes on the Gokstad ShipDetail shots showing the oar holes on the Gokstad ship.
Buckets on the Deck of the Gokstad ShipA bucket on the deck of the Gokstad ship. The shutters for the oar holes are also visible.
Detail of the Mast Seat on the Gokstad ShipDetail shots showing the mast seat on the Gokstad ship.
Gokstad BoatsThese are two of the boats that were found with the Gokstad ship burial.
Tent Boards from the Gokstad Ship BurialTwo of the tent boards from the Gokstad burial affixed to the wall at Vikingskipshuset.
Gokstad Burial ChamberThis burial chamber was constructed towards the stern of the Gokstad ship. A tall man in his 40s or 50s was buried in it. The chamber was covered with…
The Gokstad ShipThe Gokstad ship was found in a burial mound at Gokstad in Vestfold, Norway. The ship dates to c. 890 AD and the burial probably took place c. 900 AD.…
Rudder strap from the Oseberg shipThe leather rudder strap was part of the fastenings for the steering oar.
Beckets from the Oseberg burialBeckets were used for securing ropes on the ship.