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Jewelry of the Daugava Livs
Wooden Idols from Medieval RigaHousehold Items of Riga ResidentsLatvian Woman's Burial ArtifactsBirch Bark Lid and FragmentsCuronized Liv JewelryJewelry of the Daugava LivsFootwear of Riga InhabitantsRider and Horse GearFragment of a Log StructureMedieval Bronze Cross-Shaped FibulaBell-Shaped Bronze OrnamentBronze Bell-Shaped Pendants

Jewelry of the Daugava Livs

This rich collection of bronze, silver, and organic ornaments (12–13th cc.) reflects the cultural identity of the Daugava Livs. It includes lunar pendants, chains, brooches, temple rings, and tooth-shaped charms, often worn as protective amulets. These adornments, recovered near Riga, highlight a blend of local craftsmanship and Baltic-Finnic spiritual traditions, showcasing both aesthetic expression and social symbolism in Livic communities during the High Middle Ages.
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