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В этой статье мы сосредоточимся на миниатюрах топора раннего средневековья, так называемом “Топоре Перуна”, которые в последнее время привлекают большое внимание реконструкторов и неоязыков. Мы попытаемся обрисовать ключевые источники информации и поразмышляем о возможной функции символа, что, несомненно, вызовет много споров. Важно с самого начала сказать, что, по крайней мере, в 9-12 веках миниатюры топоров использовались от Ирландии до России и, таким образом, не привязаны исключительно к славянским землям, как это часто представляется. По-видимому, были скопированы местные типы топоров в натуральную величину, и в случае, когда мы находим миниатюрный топор, который не повторяет форму местного оружия, мы можем строить предположения о перемещении людей или импорте товаров. В основном миниатюры были сделаны из сплава меди (“бронза”), янтаря, серебро, железо, сплавы олова, свинец и кость. Ярлык “Топор Перуна", как будет описано далее, основан на интерпретации 1960-х годов, которая не отражает текущие исследования. По этой причине мы будем придерживаться термина “миниатюрный топор”. Исследование миниатюр с топором прошло через столетие интерпретаций, которые привели к различным взглядам на эту тему. Весь вопрос страдает от недостаточной каталогизации и отсутствия сотрудничества между восточноевропейскими, скандинавскими и западноевропейскими исследователями, что привело к созданию отдельных каталогов, которые не отражают друг друга. В настоящее время лучшим источником для миниатюр восточноевропейских топоров являются каталоги П. Куциперы, П. Пранке и С. Вадила (Kucypera – Pranke – Wadyl 2010; Kucypera – Pranke – Wadyl 2011), которые насчитывают 154 экземпляра 10-13 веков. Скандинавские и западноевропейские миниатюры были собраны Бо Дженсеном (Jensen 2010), всего 44 предмета. С момента публикации этих каталогов появилось много новых находок, некоторые из которых были опубликованы на этом веб-сайте (Vlasatý 2018a; Vlasatý 2018b). Миниатюры топоров находят в Восточной, Северной и Западной Европе. Восточноевропейские миниатюры топоров, на которые мы будем ссылаться в этой статье, можно разделить на следующие категории (Kucypera – Pranke – Wadyl 2011: 11-26, 29):
Функции Большая группа схожих предметов вызвала интерес нескольких исследователей к интерпретации. Уже есть ряд выводов, из которых наиболее часто используются следующие:
There is no doubt of the pendant function of some of the miniatures, as they are provided with rings or whole chains – though this is only the case of three miniatures (Kucypera – Pranke – Wadyl 2010: 36). It is evident that even some other axe miniatures had that function as they are very small and have a tiny eyelet. Axe-shaped pendants are known in Europe from as far as antiquity (eg. Tejral 1982: 131). At least in one case, an Early Middle Ages axe miniature is hung on a small clothing pin (Paulsen 1956: Abb. 98g) – this is very interesting detail in connection to a clothing pin from Daugmale, which also has an axe-shaped formation attached (Paulsen 1956: Abb. 99d). At least two axes without eyelets, found in female graves, were placed on chests along with other amulets and beads, forming necklaces. Source: Kucypera – Pranke – Wadyl 2010: Tabl. VII:9, VIII:3, XIV:6; Paulsen 1956: Abb. 98g The ties to Thunder deity, most often Perun, is mostly based on an ornament that can be found on the miniatures. This interpretation is problematic nonetheless and even has its critics, who call for caution (Kucypera – Pranke – Wadyl 2011: 43). The decoration basically only suggests that the miniatures might have had a decorative purpose, which is also indicated by the chosen material. Many a time it seems that the decoration only copies an ornament used on real-size axes. Real-size axes (upper row) in comparison with their miniatures, 10th – 12th century. But the similarities to the real-size axes are way farther than just in decoration. The edge of these miniatures has an extensive sharpness, like the real axes would. At least in 10 cases (that is around 7%), the miniatures were mounted on wooden hafts, of which only fragments survived (Kucypera – Pranke – Wadyl 2010: cat. 13, 21, 48, 51, 57, 65, 120, 124, 135, 152). Another two detector finds from Belarus and Ukraine were published by Koršun (Koršun 2012: cat. D-6, D-44). One find is currently for sale on eBay (eBay 2019), the other on Mešok (Mešok 2019) and Violity (Violity 2019) portals. Three questionable items can be found on Arkaim server (Arkaim 2019). At least in one case, the axehead is secured by an iron wedge (Kucypera – Pranke – Wadyl 2010: cat. 21, tabl. III: 3). It seems possible that a higher number of the axe miniatures had a wooden haft, but only a few survived to present day. Fragments of wooden hafts. More than half of all miniatures were found in hillforts, in hillfort areas or settlements. Quite a large number comes from situations without any context. It is important to note that 11 miniatures come from graves (male graves in 5 cases, female graves in 2 cases). In total, 7 are from child graves. Most often the miniature was placed at right hip, on legs, and in the case of women, also on chest (Kucypera – Pranke – Wadyl 2011: 30). Axe miniatures found in graves. Based on the presence of axe hafts, the authors of newest catalogue suggest that such items were not meant to be worn as necklaces and were rather worn at belt (Kucypera – Pranke – Wadyl 2011: 37). In the case of some child graves, we would not be far from truth if we suggested that the miniature played a role of symbolic representation of a real axe. Miniature axes with hafts can also be found in other European regions – some were meant for wearing as a necklace, some lacked the loophole and were more suitable for carrying in a pouch. Miniature axes with hafts. From left: iron axe miniature from Estonia (source: Edvards Puciriuss), soapstone form from Ribe, Denmark (source: The Northern Emporium project), amber axes from Ribe, Denmark (found in 2018 and 1990/1, source: The Northern Emporium project), bronze miniature from Haithabu, Germany (Elsner 2004: 79), bronze miniature from Mülheim, Germany (Koch 1970), bronze miniature from Menzlin, Germany (Schoknecht 1977). As one can see, the listed axe miniatures make a disparate group – they are made of various materials, in a different way and are also of different shape. East European miniatures on the other hand form quite unified groups and only vary in detail. If we consider the detector finds as well, we have hundreds of miniature axes to deal with and can speak of a spread phenomenon in terms of quantity, time and geography. The idea of majority of these axes serving as offering to the dead or as a necklace is not supported in the case of grave finds, which only represent less than 10% of all officially researched specimen. We would thus like to add a few interpretations to the already listed ones, in order to attempt to make sense of the axe miniature’s purpose. Other interpretations suggested by the author The fact that the miniatures can be found all over Eastern Europe in the span of several centuries is a warning sign suggesting the axe could be a favoured item with practical and decorative function. We attempt to explain the frequency of finds by three additional interpretations other than a pendant or symbolic offering. Selection of cloak pins from Western, Northern and Eastern Europe. Cloak pins Axe-shaped bone pins. Metal variants of axe-shaped pins are quite rare, yet they do exist. One piece was found in Aggersborg, Denmark (Roesdahl et al. 2014: 283–285). Also from Denmark we know of another pin, found in Avnsøgård (Pedersen 2014: 239, Fig. 7.5). Third find is an axe from Islandbridge, Ireland (Harrison – Ó Floinn 2014: 157–158, III. 90). Fourth specimen was found in Svingesæter, Norway (Shetelig 1912b: 206, Fig. 482). Fifth axe miniature comes from Bjåland, Norway (Petersen 1951: 338, Fig. 184). Axe-shaped metal pins. Несмотря на отсутствие достоверных доказательств из-за неполноты восточноевропейских миниатюр топоров с рукоятями, есть несколько аргументов, поддерживающих эту интерпретацию:
Experiment: bronze cast of miniature axe (production: Wulflund) with a wooden pin, which fixates the cloth. We tried several ways of fastening the strap, where two-point fixation on the pin proved to be the most useful. I have presented this theory to Pawel Kucypera, author of an East European axe miniatures catalogue, who commented the experiment as follows: „I cannot rule out this possibility. The idea to compare axe miniatures with the cloak pins is interesting, but it is not possible to research this concept any further.” We thus have to wait for more miniature finds, that might confirm or dismiss this interpretation. Reconstruction of axe-head sheath found in Schleswig, Germany. Author: Stephan Meinhardt. Wedge fixating a sheath to an axe-head Early Middle Ages axe sheathes with suggested ways of fastening. Votive gift during colonisation From other parts of Europe, we know that the Early Middle Ages axe as a tool played a major symbolic role in the cultivation of land, and it was not uncommon that when a new land was being settled, the settlers would light a bonfire or would bury an axe in the ground as a symbolism for bringing order (Starý – Kozák 2010: 44–45). Furthermore, axes had been buried as early as late Neolithic era to define estate boundaries with the purpose of protecting it from disruption (Rønne 2008). We should not forget that majority of the axes were found around small cities, settlements or villages. The phenomenon of miniature axes in Eastern Europe can thus be connected to inner colonisation and the transformation of estate structure of 11th – 13th century. Conclusion In this article we took a deeper look into the phenomenon of miniature East European axes, in order to bring it closer to re-enactment community. We have discussed a great deal on the possible functions of the item. Our suggestion is that the geographical and time-related expansion reflects its practical use. We assume the following functions: 1. Female necklaces, cloak pins 2. Symbolic offering from the parent to her/his deceased child 3. Votive placement in ground during colonisation of new land These functions can thus suggest that the miniature axes played important roles in the life of their owner, a role that could change in the time and contect:
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