Processional Cross, 15th century, Ethiopia, Central and Northern Highlands, Amhara or Tigrinya peoples, Copper, H. 10 1/4 x W. 5

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Processional Cross, 15th century, Ethiopia, Central and Northern Highlands, Amhara or Tigrinya peoples, Copper, H. 10 1/4 x W. 5 1/2 in. (26 x 14 cm), Metal, Metal processional crosses have historically been cast through the lost-wax process, ensuring that each work is by definition a unique and original creation. Over the centuries, the inventiveness of Ethiopian metal casters in their representation of this central motif has known no bounds

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Size: 3631px × 4983px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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