Ethiopian Coptic Cross Amulet

Plain matte pendant topped with a warm, reddish loop that clashes on purpose.

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. Smooth flared arms meet at a small center, with a broad lower arm. The pale matte surface is clean and unmarked. A small reddish-brown loop at the top contrasts with the grey body. It is 2 inches long and 2.4 high.

Dignified, with one surprising accessory.