Old Large Coptic Cross – Amhara Tribe – Northen Ethiopia

Tribal metal (low titer silver alloy). Cm. 10,0 x cm. 8,0 (3.94 x 3.15 Inches); gr. 37,9 (1.34 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