Tim Holtz

Antique Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Iron Hand Held Blessing Cross - Ethiopia

Description: This is a rare antique handmade, authentic, Ethiopian Orthodox Christian hand held prayer cross which measures 10.13 inches long by 3.30 inches wide. This Antique Blessing Cross is in great condition with some wear and minor rust.Throughout Ethiopia's history crosses have played a major role in the ancient legacy of Christianity. No other symbol is as ever present as the cross in Ethiopian culture and no other country in the world has created such a vast quantity of cross designs as Ethiopia. Priest all carry hand crosses and some priests even wear their hand cross on a long cord around their necks. Seldom are Ethiopian Christian priests seen without their hand cross. Priests use their hand crosses or sometimes called blessing crosses to bless members of their congregation who often kiss the cross to receive their blessings. These hand forged Priest's blessing crosses are smaller then processional crosses but still possess intricate designs and are typically made of nickel, silver, brass, iron and wood.I combine shipping on multiple buys so be sure to check out my eBay store Mountainamma's Marketplace where I have thousands of items to browse. For buyers of multiple items please message me before you buy for help combining shipping fees.

Price: 500 USD

Location: Williams, Oregon

End Time: 2023-11-22T00:16:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 22.75 USD

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Antique Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Iron Hand Held Blessing Cross - EthiopiaAntique Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Iron Hand Held Blessing Cross - Ethiopia

Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Tribe: Ethiopian Coptic Christians

Maker: Ethiopian Metalsmiths

Material: Metal

Original/Reproduction: Original

Color: Metal

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