Question

What decorative features were used on the prow of the oseberg ship?

a. a female viking head

b. a dragon head

c. a spiral ending in a serpent head

d. none of the above please select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d?

Answer 1

a spiral ending in a serpent head

Answer 2

Answer:

C) A spiral ending in a serpent head.

Explanation:

These are the decorative features used on the prow of the Oseberg ship as follows:

• Animal head post from the Oseberg ship Burial is made of wood.

• Ship burial was a depiction of two highly placed women in the Vikings court.

• Eyes of the animal are staring wildly, Snarling mouth depiction.

• The head of the animal is filled with interlacing animal.

• depiction of animal nostrils flaring.

• The purpose of the head post is unidentified, might have been used on the prow of the boat or procession.