Unidentified
Christian Hand Held Cross
18th-20th century
Category
Culture
Central and Northern Highlands
Place Made
Ethiopia
Materials
Brass
Measurements
10 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 5/16 in (27.305 x 10.795 x .79375 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ambassador Franklin H. Williams, Jr.
Location
Sadie and Oliver Billion Gallery, African Art; Wall Case 19
Accession #
86.382.9
Description
Christian hand-held cross. Variation on cross fitchée form. Diamond shape in center surrounded by three arms of geometric cut-outs each flanked by birds in profile. Diamonds depict "Daniel in the Lions Den" and "St. George and the Dragon" in low raised relief and engraved line. Cross attached to simple handle with square motif at base. Squares contain depictions of busts of saints.