Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Neck Cross

Maker Ethiopian Artist

Dateundated

Made/manufacturedAfrica

MediumSilver

Dimensions2 15/16 x 1 3/4 in. (7.5 x 4.5 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

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

Object number2010.50.7

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionSilver pendant in the form of a Latin cross; ends of each arm have trefoil shaped finials; cross has a thick silver border enclosing an interlace and loop pattern with pierced square shapes; the superior arm has an intricate decorative finial with a ring for suspension attached