Figure 1
Microwear traces on the Rällinge figurine: A) incomplete spiral groove on the upper back; B) single curved line on the lower back (figure by C. Tsoraki; Rällinge photograph by O. Myrin, Swedish Historical Museums, CC BY 4.0).
Figure 2
Micrographs showing examples of attachment devices: A) back loop, ‘Valkyrie’ d Klinta; B) loop formed by the feet, Valkyrie’ a Birka I; C) back loop, Klahammar anthropomorphic figurine; D) broken back loop and striations within the loop, ‘Valkyrie’ e Sibble: (figure by C. Tsoraki).