Zbruch Idol

The Światowid statue from Zbrucz is in the collection of the Archaeological Museum in Krakow. His replica stands at Wawel, on Grodzka Street. It is a stone tetrahedral pole, on whose sides there are figures with a horn, a ring, a sword and a horse as well as a dancing procession and praying figures standing with their hands raised up.

The statue was excavated in 1848 from the Zbrucz River near the village of Liczkowce. It was already described by Joachim Lelewel. It is not known exactly when it was made, and thus scientists argue about its origin. The column has a height of about 2.5 meters and a width of 30 centimeters. The original is kept at the Archaeological Museum in Krakow, which is one of the most valuable exhibits. The copy is placed on the square at the foot of the Wawel Hill.

On the four walls of the statue, figures in a headdress were shown holding in their hands the attributes of abundant harvest, power and struggle. Below is a dance circle consisting of two men and two women. The lowest part of the statue is occupied by figures with their hands raised up in a gesture of praise.