Dierenkop schildpadbroche Gotland, brons Torques In the sixteenth century they

In the sixteenth century they played an important role in European warfare

This mace head is a replica of an original from the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge (England)

They are also very suitable for film and theatre because they are lifelike

The sword likely belonged to a Viking jarl from the upper ranks of the Viking elite

It's 120 cm long and weighs just 1644 grams

Dierenkop schildpadbroche Gotland, brons Torques In the sixteenth century theyThis turtle brooch is a replica of an 8th 11th century original excavated on Gotland, Sweden. Turtle brooches like these were worn in pairs by Viking women on their hangeroc. Decorative beads and other jewelry were often worn between the turtle brooches.