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What is the meaning of the Ethiopian cross?
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The meaning of the Ethiopian cross relates to the religious beliefs of Christians living in Ethiopia and Eritrea, Africa. Its intricate latticework represents the idea that those who follow Christ never die but instead enjoy eternal life in Heaven. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Ethiopian cross decorative objects, jewelry and art.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique Ethiopian processional cross, brass, early 20th century. Base is covered in Yves Klein
Category
Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Ethiopian Throne
Located in London, GB
This large, impressive nineteenth-century Ethiopian throne, from the Wollega Oromo culture
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Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ethiopian Bronze Hanging Coptic Censer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
perforated with an overlapping circle pattern and topped with a large cross. The lid lifts to reveal a deep
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Ethiopian Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Ethiopian Royal Bed (Former Tekalegn Besapa Collection)
Located in London, GB
This amazing nineteenth-century Ethiopian bed, personally collected in Ethiopia in the 1990's
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
This finely carved, medium-sized chair from the Jinka culture in Ethiopia features an upright back
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Cape Cross - Studio Portrait, Stallion, Champion, Equine Art Print Unframed
Located in London, GB
Cape Cross (13 March 1994 – 21 April 2017) was an Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse. He is a son of
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Bla...