Ethiopian Cross

A vintage Ethiopian cross, hand carved in silver-plated copper, circa 1940.

Necklace consists of garnet beads, with garnet and silver tumblers, a diamond clasp, with an antique silver Ethiopian cross pendant.

An antique Ethiopian cross, hand carved in silver, circa 1950.

Coptic hand cross, Ethiopia Carried by hand during services Ethiopia Copper alloy Mid 20th century Measures: 9 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 23 x 11 x 1 cm Height on custom display stan...

Coptic hand cross, Ethiopia. Carried by hand during services Ethiopia Silver-plated copper alloy Mid 20th century Measures: 15.5 x 5.75 x 0.5 in. / 39 x 15 x 1 cm Height on c...

Coptic hand cross, Ethiopia Carried by hand during services Silver-plated copper alloy Mid 20th century Measures: 17.75 x 5.75 x 0.625 in. / 45 x 15 x 1.5 cm Height on custom ...

This intricate Ethiopian processional cross exemplifies a style unique to the region's Coptic subset of the Christian faith.

Ethiopia has been a Christian nation since the 4th century.

Three types of crosses were made in Ethiopia: those worn around the neck, those intended to be held, and these processional crosses, which had wooden staffs socketed into them.

They are a central motif of Ethiopian art in murals and manuscripts. Here, we seem to be in the presence of a processional cross such as can be seen in the Aksoum monastery: a semi-c...

A vintage Coptic cross from Ethiopia, hand carved in silver plated copper, circa 1940.

A superb large Ethiopian Coptic processional cross, Beautifully hand crafted in brass with fine detailed knotwork and scroll work detail.

Ethiopian Coptic crosses used both as processional (mounted at the end of a wooden staff) and altar pieces (standing alone or on a base).

Ethiopian cross on custom stand Works well in a grouping on a mantel, side table or bookcases.

One slightly larger, they feature intricate pierce work and casting. Ethiopian crosses are renowned for their beauty and wax method of casting on available metal into spectacular des...

This intricate Ethiopian bronze cross exemplifies a style unique to the region's Coptic subset of the Christian faith.

This intricate Ethiopian processional cross exemplifies a style unique to the region's Coptic subset of the Christian faith.

This intricate Ethiopian processional cross exemplifies a style unique to the region's Coptic subset of the Christian faith.

This intricate Ethiopian processional cross exemplifies a style unique to the region's Coptic subset of the Christian faith.

Very unique Ethiopian processional cross, brass, early 20th century.

Rare Ethiopian Three-Legged Coptic Chair with Carved Crosses in Back Slat Rare and unusual African three-legged chair from Ethiopia.

Seven Ethiopian Coptic Cross yellow gold 18k Pendants Necklace.

This beautiful Ethiopian cross, exquisitely carved from a single piece of wood around the year 1700, would have been held aloft during ritual processions.

‘Horn of Lamb of God’ wooden hand cross, circa 17 century, Northern Ethiopia Ethiopian hand crosses are coveted by collectors of medieval art, religious art and tribal art for the...

Ethiopian crosses are invariably made from elaborate lattice work.

Ethiopian crosses are invariably made from elaborate lattice work.

An early iron hand cross from Northern Ethiopia, early to mid-16th century.

An iron processional hand cross, Northern Ethiopia, 15th-17th century. Ethiopian hand crosses are coveted by collectors of medieval art, religious art and tribal art for their bea...

A beautiful ‘Horn of Lamb of God’ wooden hand cross from Shoa, Ethiopia, circa 1780-1830. Ethiopian hand crosses are coveted by collectors of medieval art, religious art and triba...

A large and beautiful 18th century ‘Horn of Lamb of God’ wooden hand cross from Northern Ethiopia. Ethiopian hand crosses are coveted by collectors of medieval art, religious art ...

An iron elongated hand cross, once gilded, from Northern Ethiopia, 15th century.

A bronze processional hand cross, Northern Ethiopia, 14th-15th century. Ethiopian hand crosses are coveted by collectors of medieval art, religious art and tribal art for their be...

A bronze processional hand cross, Northern Ethiopia, 14th-15th century. Ethiopian hand crosses are coveted by collectors of medieval art, religious art and tribal art for their be...

In Ethiopia, the cross as a Christian symbol has been developed with more variety of form than anywhere else in the world.

traditional coptic cross, staff top, sold by each large: 12"H small (2): 8"H

Functioning as a positive,protective force, the Ethiopian processional cross reveals Ethiopia's rich, complex history.

Set of Three (3) Ethiopian Coptic Crosses (Processional), circa mid-19th Century.

Crafted in 9 carat yellow gold, this charming vintage pendant features six luminous Ethiopian crystal opals showing bright flashes of green, orange, and red, in four claw settings an...

ethiopian coptic cross

We hang ours over our mantel during the holidays with our collection of Ethiopian crosses as well as out in the garden during other times of the year.

Rare Ethiopian three legged coptic chair believed to be produced around early 1950. This rare chair was carved by a single piece of wood.

We hang ours over our mantle during the holidays with our collection of Ethiopian crosses. Measures 26" W x 22" H and weighs 22 lbs., includes bracket for wall mounting.

This impressive vintage handcrafted cross from Africa is an enthralling piece and is made of white metals with customized iron base for elegant display.

Featuring an ebonized, carved oak frame and an iconic Bonnet-style headboard, this bed radiates sophistication and elegance. The natural cane is meticulously woven on both sides of ...

17th century English/Dutch School, from the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens A very interesting and well-painted 17th-century oil on canvas of two men seated on horseback in a landsc...

A late 19th Century French gilt bronze reliquary with removable glass insets that hold an embroidered sachet. Measurements: Height: 14.5" Diameter: 9"

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...

A rare and very fine bronze corpus of Christ after a model by Michelangelo, cast ca. 1597-1600 by Juan Bautista Franconio and painted in 1600 by Francisco Pacheco in Seville, Spain. ...

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Beautifully carved and large size corpus of Jesus, made in the Arts & Crafts era. This meaningful and unique crucifix from the early 1900s comes with a larger than life, hand carved...

Attributed to the Manner of The Antimenes Painter. Side A features bearded Dionysos at the centre, with his head turned back, clad in a himation with a patterned border over an ankl...

European cast-iron large crosses Small cross dimensions: H 57.5 x W 20.5 x D 3 Middle cross dimension: H70.5 x W 21.5 x D 4.   

This sculptural bronze object is a 19th-century liturgical censer, or thurible, used for guided prayer and ritual ceremony within the Coptic Orthodox Church. Blessed by the Priest pr...

16th Century Italian carved-wood and polychromed sculpture of Jesus Christ the conqueror raising the flag after his resurrection.

Russian 19th century silver icon of Christ Pantocrator Moscow, 1883 Height 50cm, width 41.5cm, depth 3cm The piece, steeped in Russian Orthodox tradition, portrays Christ Pantocrato...