Ethiopian Cross Pendant, H Congo #179 Because of their potential power

Because of their potential power and influence

The Dorje is said to represent the "thunderbolt of enlightenment"

and action and many signify much more

75"L (from the bale to the base) x 1

with legs bent

Ethiopian Cross Pendant, H Congo #179 Because of their potential powerEthiopian Cross Pendant, H Small crosses worn on the neck have been part of Ethiopian culture and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church for hundreds of years. Historically made from wood, bone, leather and carved stone, the 19th century saw the use of silver coins and silver alloy metals become the more popular tradition. In early examples, crosses were simply cut from large coins such as the Maria Theresa Thaler (Dollar) or the Emperor Menelik Dollar. More