Cross pendant, late 19th-early 20th century
Unknown artist, Ethiopiaexpand_more
Silverexpand_more
Gift of Raymond A. and Ruth A. Reisterexpand_more 2016.76.14
On View in Gallery 254expand_more
Ethiopia was the first African nation to adopt Christianity, more than 1600 years ago. By the 1400s, Christian art in Ethiopia was flourishing, combining Christian imagery with an expressive use of pattern and form. Nowhere else, for instance, are there so many types of Christian crosses.
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- Cross pendant
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- 2016.76.14
- Curator Approved
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