{"id":1243,"date":"2025-09-24T20:54:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T18:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osebergvikingarv.no\/eng\/?p=1243"},"modified":"2025-09-24T20:54:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T18:54:51","slug":"now-sandefjord-is-taking-the-vikingheritage-further","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osebergvikingarv.no\/eng\/2025\/09\/24\/now-sandefjord-is-taking-the-vikingheritage-further\/","title":{"rendered":"NOW SANDEFJORD IS TAKING THE VIKINGHERITAGE FURTHER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Several of our volunteers in Sandefjord have reached such a high skill level that they are now ready for new challenges: replicating artifacts from Gokstad and Oseberg. Young Theodor Selnes Berqvam has landed an unusual Saturday job!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Einar Chr. Erlingsen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So far, Oseberg Viking Heritage (OVA) has primarily focused on building replicas of Vestfold\u2019s three Viking ships: Gokstad, Oseberg, and Kl\u00e5stad. We have also recreated various other objects, mainly from the Oseberg find \u2013 such as a wagon, a bed, and rowing chests. From the Gokstad find, we have replicated one of the small boats and produced a large number of blanks that will eventually become shields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving Forward<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roger Pande L\u00f8vall is head of OVA\u2019s division at the Viking Park in Sandefjord. He is impressed by the craftsmanship and dedication of many of the volunteers \u2013 including some of the younger ones. One is 18-year-old\u00a0Theodor Selnes Berqvam, who this year had a rather unusual summer job as a Viking craftsman. He did so well that he has now been offered a paid Saturday job at the Viking Park! Theodor is one of several young volunteers on the site who have distinguished themselves through both skill and hard work. For instance, he carved the impressive dragon heads that now crown the top of the smithy. He and several others are now ready for new tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rowing chests from Oseberg will serve as a model for making chests for the new
Gokstad ship.
(Photo: Museum of Cultural History)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaboration with the Museum of Cultural History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the summer, Roger visited the\u00a0Museum of Cultural History (KHM)\u00a0in Oslo, where he was warmly welcomed by Hanne Lovise Aannestad and Vegard Alexander Vike. They generously shared their expertise about the various artifacts OVA plans to replicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe started with the \u2018crew chest\u2019 from Oseberg,\u201d Roger explains. \u201cNo such chests were found in the Gokstad ship, so we are using the Oseberg chests as a starting point and making a version adapted to Gokstad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roger is very pleased to have received both measurements and archaeological construction drawings digitally from KHM. He also examined the joinery in the original chests and measured hinges and locks. These will later be recreated by OVA\u2019s young blacksmith,\u00a0Kristoffer Holmvik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wish List \u2013 and Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sandefjord division already has a long list of objects they would like to replicate \u2013 and it
keeps growing. In addition to crew chests and shields (see separate article), Roger would like to start work on both the\u00a0Gokstad tent\u00a0and another of the\u00a0small boats (f\u00e6ring). These are fairly large projects that will require substantial funding. OVA currently has several grant applications under review and is hopeful. Getting started with some of these larger projects will be important to keep up the enthusiasm
\u2013 both among the volunteers and the visiting public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Theodor Selnes Berqvam carved the beautiful dragon head that crowns the smithy inSandefjord. Here with former division leader Tore Forsberg. (Photo: Einar Chr. Erlingsen)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an excerpt: “\u2026to be recognized for our expertise in the archaeological replication and reconstruction of ships, artifacts, and textiles found in Vestfold, as well as being at the forefront of research through active Viking shipbuilding, operation, and sailing \u2013 in addition to craftsmanship and
textile work. Our communication will be based on visible and authentic activities, combined with opportunities for the public to participate in both the work and the experiences\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translated from Norwegian by ChatGPT.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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