Unidentified
Wooden Hand Held Cross
18th-20th century
Category
Culture
Central and Northern Highlands
Place Made
Ethiopia
Materials
Wood, paint
Measurements
13 3/8 x 5 1/8 x 5/8 in (33.9725 x 13.0175 x 1.5875 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ambassador Franklin H. Williams, Jr.
Location
Sadie and Oliver Billion Gallery, African Art; Wall Case 19
Accession #
86.382.10
Description
Christian hand-held cross. Scalloped edge diamond shaped cross with low relief depictions of the Madonna and child and god the father. Handle in form of bearded man with upraised arms. At base of handle a square form with lid with low relief geometric interlace. Inside compartment are two paintings: Madonna and Child with Saints and St. George and the Dragon.