Ethiopian Coptic Cross Amulet

A blunt, no-nonsense cross wearing a shiny little bead as a hat.

This coptic cross amulet is Ethiopian Orthodox, from Ethiopia, East Africa, and dates to the 19th or early 20th century. It is coin silver & fine silver. Worn at the neck, a cross is generally understood in Ethiopian Christian tradition as a sign of faith and a mark of belonging to the church. Flat, straight-edged arms of even width meet at right angles, the lower arm running long. The face is smooth and warm in tone, with faint scratches and a slightly uneven edge. A rounded faceted bead serves as the hanger. It is 1.5 inches long and 2.25 high.

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