Ethiopian Coptic Cross Amulet

A slim, straight-armed pendant with a faceted bead on top and no interest in fuss.

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. A narrow upright shaft crosses a short horizontal bar with rounded ends. The finish is smooth and worn to a soft grey, with a faint polish along the edges. A small faceted bead caps the top as the hanging point. It is 1.5 inches long and 2.25 high.

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