Old Large Coptic Cross – Amhara Tribe – Northen Ethiopia

Tribal metal (low titer silver alloy). Cm. 9,3 x cm. 7,0 (3.66 x 2.76 Inches); gr. 21,9 (0.77 oz.).

Pendant crosses are received at baptism and worn around the neck as their owner’s most prized possession, a talisman and symbol of faith combined.

820.CE