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Ethiopian crosses

Africa tradition · 4 examples · indicative market tier: $5k–50k (serious collector)

Ethiopian crosses, Abyssinian crosses, or Ethiopian-Eritrean crosses are a grouping of Christian cross variants that are symbols of Christianity in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and among Ethiopians and Eritreans. Their elaborate, stylized design is markedly distinct from other Christian cross variants. Ethiopian crosses are almost always made from elaborate latticework, the intertwined lattice represents everlasting life. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Cross
Cross, Mid–/late 15th century
Art Institute of Chicago
Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit
Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit, 1392–95
Art Institute of Chicago
Processional Cross
Processional Cross, 13th–early 14th century
The Met
Double-Sided Gospel Leaf
Double-Sided Gospel Leaf, first half 14th century
The Met

Where to buy

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