DepartmentAfrica

Ethiopian Orthodox Cross

NameOrthodox Cross

CultureEthiopian Orthodox

Datec. 2000

(not assigned)Ethiopia, East Africa, Africa

Mediumwood, paint

Dimensions17 1/2 × 5 × 2 1/2 in. (44.4501 × 12.7 × 6.35 cm)

Credit LineGift of Dianne Cheseldine

Object numberA.2022.68.1

Collections

New Acquisitions: The Gift of Folk Art

Provenancepurchased by donor at hotel in Oromia (Highlands), while visiting Ethiopia in 2014

Descriptionhandheld carved wood piece with a handle, two painted faces of saints in middle, set of three wing-like ornamentation around edge, along with looping designs around border, and a carved copic cross on top. Possibly used in processions, but this piece may only serve as decorative. Has a base to stand piece up.