Unidentified
Christian Hand Held Cross
18th-20th century
Category
Culture
Central and Northern Highlands
Place Made
Ethiopia
Materials
Iron
Measurements
7 13/16 x 2 7/8 x 3/16 in (19.84375 x 7.3025 x .47625 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ambassador Franklin H. Williams, Jr.
Location
Sadie and Oliver Billion Gallery, African Art; Wall Case 19
Accession #
86.382.6
Description
Christian hand-held cross. Variation on cross fitchee form, arms resembling fleur-de-lis, surmounted on plain handle with square form at base. Perimeter of cross and square at base decorated with punched indentations.