Roos Carr Warrior, wooden carving.

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Roos Carr Warrior, wooden carving from Withensea, East Yorkshire. - 500 BC. This 'spiritual warrior' made from Yew with quartzite eyes and a removeable phallus was deposited in a waterway, perhaps as an offering to protect an important travel and trade route. Mounted together with a second figure on board a small boat, might also depict a dangerous waterbourne raiding party.

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Size: 4972px × 7014px
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Photo credit: © DAVID PARKER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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