Store Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross Silver Small African Art 130928

PRODUCT DETAILS

+ Title - Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross Silver Small African Art
+ Type of Object - Coptic Cross
+ Country of Origin - Ethiopia
+ People - Ethiopian
+ Materials - Silver alloy (unknown silver content)
+ Height (in) - 8
+ Width (in) - 19
+ Depth (in) - 5.5
+ Other Dimensions - Height: 8 Inches
+ Overall Condition - Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part store of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.
+ Damage/Repair - Oxidation

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Additional information: These individual Coptic crosses are cast and made in various styles, designs, and sizes. They can be hand-cut from various metal--silver, iron, gold and brass--and cast using the lost wax method. Some Ethiopian crosses are made out of wood. This one is made of silver alloy. Designs are as varied as the regions they come from, and crosses are generally named after the towns or provinces where they are made.

The use of these crosses is essentially religious. Small crosses are worn by men and women as pectoral or neck pendants. For more than 1,600 years, Ethiopians have worn neck crosses. Most often, they are given at baptism and are worn as badges or symbols of faith.

Crosses like this are known as processional crosses. They do have base and are carried during religious services. Each cross is individual. The designs vary from one cross to another. No two are identical.


SKU: 130928