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Medieval Wooden Idol Carving
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Medieval Wooden Idol Carving

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This detailed carving of a human face (12-13th cc.) is part of a wooden idol found in medieval Riga. Possibly representing a deity or ancestor, it reflects the spiritual beliefs and artistic traditions of the region’s pre-Christian inhabitants.

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