User:Gullgubber

Gullgubber are ancient Scandinavian archeological artifacts. The term was first used in the 17th Century by farmers whose ploughing turned up "gullgubber" which might be loosely translated as "gold folk". Gullgubber are also refered to as guldgubber or guldgubbene depending on the part of Scandinavia and whether it is singular or plural. Gullgubber are tiny pieces of gold on which is a relief figure. They were made from 1,500 years ago to 2,000 years ago and are found hundreds of miles apart in different parts of Scandinavia. There are two distinct types: couples and singles. The couples are interesting in that they are each a male and female facing one another positively. The female is identified by a ponytail and shawl over gown which is the ancient female symbology. Her male partner usually wears a tunic. The figures are architypes and animalistic. They are of equal size which indicates gender equality. They are not posing for the artist but only interested in one another. The variety of styles within this motif indicate a wide spread belief system with individual interpretation.