Archaeologists Find 800-Year-Old Figurine of Falconer in Norway archaeology science
The 800-year-old figurine found in the medieval town of Oslo, Norway. Image credit: Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research.The artifact, probably a knife handle, is decorated on both sides and has a flat oval cross section.A falcon sits on the person’s right arm which appears to be gloved. The bird’s head is bent down towards the human’s left raised hand. Its plumage is illustrated with an engraved lattice pattern. Its eye is also drilled.
“We only know a handful of similar finds with falcons from Northern Europe, several depicting women.” “This practice was only for the elite, inferring high status. Falconry with the smaller birds — kestrel and sparrowhawk — was also practiced by females. The kestrel became a symbol of romance.” “We do not know for sure who the figure depicts or if it is male or female. There are several that fit the profile,” they said., king of Norway in the period 1217-1263. He is known as a major player in the field of falconry.”
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