Ethiopian Fancy Cross Hinge Pendant, L lucky carbs ornament Material: White Brass/ Bronze

Material: White Brass/ Bronze

A Mende sculpture of a woman

2mm  wide 50

Provenance: Collected in the 1970's and purchased from a Private Estate

Agate Blue Lace AAA 6mm Smooth Rounds Bead Strand

Ethiopian Fancy Cross Hinge Pendant, L lucky carbs ornament Material: White Brass/ BronzeEthiopian Cross Pendant, L 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