Seafarer monument in Bergen

Title: Seafarer monument in Bergen
Alternative Title: Sjømannsmonumentet
Submitted by: Matt
Description: Sjømannsmonumentet (The Seafarer's monument) on Torgalmenningen in Bergen, made in 1939-1945 by Dyre Vaa and unveiled in 1950. The four sides of this monument depict Norway's seafaring history from Viking Age to present-day. The side dedicated to the 10th century depicts the discovery of Vinland, with a meeting between Norsemen and Native Americans, where a Viking ship features prominently. Underneath stand three men, respectively representing a warrior, a skald, and a berserker.
Identifier: NM-01177
Contributor: Dyre Vaa
Date: 1939 – 1945
Temporal Coverage: Viking Age (0750–1100); Early Modern (1500–1800); Modern (Nineteenth Century); Modern (Twentieth Century)
Place of Origin: Bergen; Norway
Current Location: Bergen, Norway; 60.39126279999999, 5.3220544
Format: Bronze
Language: Norwegian [nor]
Type: Monument & Memorial See all items with this value; Artefact & Artwork See all items with this value
Subject: Warrior; Viking warrior; Berserker; Vinland; Ship; Viking Ship (Symbol); Sword; Spear; Viking Shield (Symbol)
Rights: CC BY-SA 4.0