https://social.anoxinon.de/@ninawillburger/113476183484396734 ninawillburger@social.anoxinon.de - A figurine of a bear 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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