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Pendant, a zoomorphic figurine (bear? fur animal?). Khanty

Title:

Pendant, a zoomorphic figurine (bear? fur animal?).

Ethnic groups:

Khanty

Territory:

Tobolsk province, Berezovsky district

Date:

IX – XII вв.

Collectors-person:
Rudenko Sergei I.
Material:

Metal

Number:

РЭМ 1711-367

Annotation:

Medieval bronze figurines found in waterside landfalls or on the sites of ancient settlements were valued by the Khanty and Mansi. They served as decorations and were used in ritual practice. This figurine served as a decoration of a women’s plait band.