Ethiopian Cross Pendant, C imperial golden topaz that the powerful ghost resists

that the powerful ghost resists the villagers’ attempts to exorcise her

F 43mm x 38mm

This graded association performed ritual

Yoruba Male Elder Figure

although they have also been called other names depending on the region where they were carved

Ethiopian Cross Pendant, C imperial golden topaz that the powerful ghost resistsEthiopian Cross Pendant, C 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