Hand Cross

• Artist: Amhara (Culture)
• Medium: Wood
• Geographical Location: Amhara Region, Ethiopia
• Dates: 17th or 18th century
• Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. (26.7 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, SPECIAL EXHIBITION, 1-Rotating 1W31
• Exhibitions:
  • African Innovations (August 12, 2011 through date unknown)
• Accession Number: 1998.126.4
• Image: 1998.126.4_transpc005.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Wood hand cross with lower tablet, central shaft, upper cross, carved foliate, forms that are checkered, crossed, dentated, and linear, and a fine patina. Condition: Good.