Grevensvænge figurines, Bronze Age archaeological find in Zealand, Denmark
The Grevensvænge figurines are Bronze Age bronze artifacts found in Zealand, Denmark, originally comprising seven small statues. They depict warriors wearing horned helmets, an acrobat, and a standing female figure, representing rare examples of ancient Nordic craftsmanship.
These objects were created during the Nordic Bronze Age and were discovered in the late 1700s when pastor Marcus Schnabel documented them in 1779 with detailed drawings. His early records preserved crucial details about the original pieces before they were separated and partially lost.
The figurines show early Nordic warrior traditions, with horned helmets suggesting Bronze Age religious beliefs about power and status. They reveal how ancient Germanic communities understood warfare and their spiritual world.
Two of the original figurines are on display at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen, where they can be seen as part of the regular collection. The objects are accessible to visitors during standard museum hours.
Researchers believe these figurines may have originally been arranged on a ceremonial boat, comparable to rock carvings found at Tanumshede in Sweden. This connection suggests that ritual practices linking seafaring and religion were shared across Northern Europe.
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