Cultural Artefacts

The WHSA committee maintains a register of information about cultural artefacts related to the Wendish/Sorbian heritage including photos or scanned images.
Some information is shared on this website, in WHSA newsletters, and from 2026, selected images and information will be collated and shared on a digital noticeboard, a Padlet.
• Click here to view artefacts on the WHSA Artefact Padlet
https://padlet.com/whsapadlet/WHSA_Artefacts

Do you have something to contribute?

Members and friends of the WHSA are invited to collaborate with us by sharing photos of artefacts and providing brief information about the items and how they are related to the Wends/Sorbs.
Contributions will be reviewed by the WHSA subcommittee, who may edit the information including adding further information if it is deemed relevant.

Contributions submitted will be kept on file as the WHSA may – with permission – collate contributions for other digital or printed publications.

How to Contribute to the Register and Padlet?

1. Take a digital photo (or scan a copy) of the artefact you want to contribute.

2. Download the TWO submission forms below to record information about the artefact and to give formal permission to share the photo/image and information.
• Click here for the ‘Contributing to the Wendish Register and Padlet’ permission form
• Click here to download the ‘Information about the Artefact’ form
Contributors choose if they want to be identified or not. Contributors could also be identified more generally e.g. a family (Burger family) or an association etc.

3. Forward the photo/s and submission form as separate files to a dedicated email listed on the permission form.

What is a cultural artefact?

A cultural artefact is any tangible or intangible item created, used, or shared by humans that provides insight into the beliefs, values, norms, and technological advancements of a specific culture or period of time. Examples of tangible artefacts are buildings, objects, artworks, recipes, books, clothing, diaries, documents etc. Intangible cultural heritage is transmitted from generation to generation through e.g. language, names, songs, stories, dances, cultural or religious practices, knowledge and skills.