Silver Coptic Hand Cross Ethiopia

The cross is among the most easily identifiable visual symbols. Crosses like this one are evidence of the long history of Christianity in Ethiopia.

These individual Coptic crosses are cast and made in various styles, designs, and sizes. They can be hand-cut from various metals--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.

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