Koptisch zegenkruis uit Ethiopië metal had already been used at

had already been used at that time

Age: Circa 1900

wrapped in cloth

these totals are likely too high as practitioners of Taoism and Chinese folk religion

The face is the typical Ambete diamond shape with stylized facial features and almost completely covered in kaolin

Koptisch zegenkruis uit Ethiopië metal had already been used atDimensions: 31 x 13. 5 cm. Origin: Aksum. Priests carry hand crosses, wrapped in cloth, to bless the faithful. Therefore, hand crosses must be easy to wear. Every Ethiopian priest has a hand cross (Meskel in Amharic) with which he blesses the faithful. The cross is handmade using the lost wax method and is a unique piece.