Fibula

This is one of many variants of brooches found in Frisia. These fibulae clearly showed a deep wealth and social standing.

Worn exclusively by women, they were incredibly popular in Frisia during the early middle ages. They are particularly commonly found in West- and Central-Frisian coastlines. Researchers suspect inhabitants of Frisia wore them to express their group identity and faith.

It is difficult to see, but you'll recognize it everywhere once you know; many of these fibulae depict common themes, like a face flanked by two birds or bird beaks. It is suspected these represent Woden and his two messengers, similar to the Norse mythological ravens called 'Huginn' and 'Muninn' (Thought and Memory). The Frisian variants have been given the names: Hei and Minke.