This stunning figurine of a bear was carved from amber 10,000 to 8,000 years ago. Found on the west coast of Fanø, from a submerged settlement of the Mesolithic period.
Bears played an important role in the life of hunters, figurines such as this were worn as pendants.
On display at National Museum Copenhagen.

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@ninawillburger That's stunning as is its story. Thanks!