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Wood cross with intricate relief carved surface showing Islamic influence.
Hand Cross
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Hand Cross

Maker Ethiopian Artist
Dateundated
Place of originEthiopia, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions16 x 6 7/8 x 1 in. (40.6 x 17.5 x 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Michael A. Singer
Object number2003.3.1
Collections
Visual DescriptionWood cross with intricate relief carved surface showing Islamic influence.
Carved wood cross with metal braces (repairs) and patina.
Hand Cross
Ethiopian Artist
17th-19th century
Cross with bottom loop, finely carved and engraved rectangular tablet, shaft with old repair, and openwork diamond-shaped cross with carved tongues and other elements.
Cross
Ethiopian Artist
15th-16th century
Solid silver pendant in the form of an 8-point star; has a hinge attached to an intricately designed finial with ring for suspension; at the apex of each end of the star is a pattern of large and small silver circles in relief; raised silver circle in the center of the star with an intricate applique pattern of radial lines and circles around it; general surface of the pendant is dark; (signs of wear?)
Neck Cross
Ethiopian Artist
undated
Silver 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
Neck Cross
Ethiopian Artist
undated
Cross with leaf-like curving arms and small cruciform shapes sprouting form top and side arms. Bracket with wide loops below cross connect it to shaft. Inscribed surface with interlace pattern of "eyes".
Processional Cross
Ethiopian Artist
14th-15th century
Cross with joined arms and two brackets attached to central support. Incised surface with images of the Virgin and Child, Crucifixion, and a written inscription on lower arm.
Processional Cross
Ethiopian Artist
mid-late 18th century
Red amber and silver circular pendant with a ring for suspension; has a silver cross shape as overlay on the amber with 4 large silver circles in relief on the arms and in the center; pendant has a silver rim with an applique decoration of small silver circles on the ends of each arm of the cross; rim border has incised line; reverse side of pendant has a cut hole in the center
Neck Cross
Ethiopian Artist
undated
Silver pendant in the form of a Latin cross; has an inner cross shape in relief with a thick silver border around it; hinge attached to superior arm with a finial floral pattern enclosed in a diamond shaped form; has ring for suspension
Neck Cross
Ethiopian Artist
undated
Silver 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
Neck Cross
Ethiopian Artist
undated
Silver pendant in the form of a Maltese cross, also known as an 8-pointed cross; surface has an incised floral design on each arm with double border lines on each side of it; surface also has small incised circular formations throughout; has a ring for suspension with an additional clasp for use as a pendant; reverse side has a repetitive incised linear pattern along the border
Neck Cross
Ethiopian Artist
undated
Solid silver pendant cross with ring of suspension; cut out from silver coin, Maria Theresa thaler; surface of the cross shows partial image of the buxom Empress portrayed on the fornt/obverse side of Maria Theresa thaler; the reverse side of the cross shows the partial image of the Habsburg Double Eagle; on both sides, there is a partial view of Latin inscriptions
Neck Cross
Ethiopian Artist
undated
Silver 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
Neck Cross
Ethiopian Artist
undated

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