Neck Cross
Maker
Ethiopian Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumSilver
Dimensions1 1/2 x 1 in. (3.8 x 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the Ruth P. Phillips Art Acquisition Endowment
Object number2010.50.17
DescriptionSilver pendant cross composed of disks and teardrop shaped lower vertical arm, the outer edge of each arm has trefoil spherical finials; on either side of the short arms are protruding half circles with a trefoil shape on its rim; the center of the cross has a large hemispherical boss with an incised line around it, the granulated surface of the cross is darkened; has a ring for suspension with beading
