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Hand-Held Cross

Maker Unknown, Ethiopian

Date20th Century

MediumBrass/Bronze, silver alloy

Dimensions13 1/8” x 3 1/8”

Credit LineGift of Mitchell and Loretta Chipin

Object numberAF2007.69.CHI

DescriptionSilvered brass hand-held cross in ‘Lalibela’ style, with angel head and wings on one side of the finial, and an X-form on the other side. At the top, the central cross is enclosed in a pear-shaped frame with twelve circular points, representing the twelve apostles, extending around the edge. At the side and bottom of the frame are bird-like heads, with open eyes, that actually represent wings.

ClassificationsCeremonial

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