Ethiopian Coptic Cross Amulet

Stout little cross with a scratched face and a hint of green near the loop.

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. Squat arms of even width form a chunky outline with softly rounded corners. The grey face carries long diagonal scratches. Near the loop at the top, small green flecks show in a notch. It is 1 inches long and 1.5 high.

Wears its scuffs like a badge of honor.