Neck Cross
Maker
Ethiopian Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumSilver
Dimensions2 3/8 x 1 7/16 in. (6 x 3.6 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the Ruth P. Phillips Art Acquisition Endowment
Object number2010.50.16
DescriptionSilver pendant with all four arms taking a circular form; each arm has a large silver circle in relief with intricately incised lines around it; on the outer rims of each arm are small circles; the center of the cross also has a circle in relief surrounded by four smaller circles; the pendant has a wired hinge that is attached to a triangular shaped finial that encloses 3 incised circles with 6 small circles on the outer rim; has ring for suspension
