Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Neck Cross

Maker Ethiopian Artist

Dateundated

Made/manufacturedAfrica

MediumSilver

Dimensions1 15/16 x 1 3/8 in. (5 x 3.5 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the Ruth P. Phillips Art Acquisition Endowment

Object number2010.50.2

On View

Not on view

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionSimple silver pendant in the form of a Latin cross; the ends of the arms have trefoil shaped finials; there are 6 small crosses enclosed in circles collectively taking the shape of a cross with a pierced pattern; superior arm has a ring for suspension