viking comb birka with holder Werkmessen - gereedschap en touw and over the narrower calves

and over the narrower calves leg wrappings in a contrasting colour may be worn

It nowadays is part of the collection of the Rheinisches Landesmuseum in Trier

This LARP weapon is painted like a baton

They were worn by men and women to fasten the cloak

This design allowed the user to grip the handle directly behind the head for woodworking or shaping wood

viking comb birka with holder Werkmessen - gereedschap en touw and over the narrower calvesThe comb is a replica of a 9th10th century original found in the Viking city of Birka. Crafted entirely by hand from bone, it is supplied with a protective bone holder featuring a leather lace that may be worn on the belt. Combs were a particularly important cosmetic tool for daily care.