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Pendant Cross

Culture: Amhara
Medium: Silver
Place Made: Ethiopia
Dates: 19th or 20th century
Dimensions: 2 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (6.7 x 4.2 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is on view in African Galleries, 1st Floor
Accession Number: 79.72.21
Credit Line: Gift of George V. Corinaldi Jr.
Image: Overall, 79.72.21_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Silver neck cross in the form of a Latin cross filled with an interlaced pattern and incised lines on both sides. Observe side has a greater amount of incising. At ends of side and lower arms are smaller finial crosses. Attached to the superior arm is a hinge from which extends a small triangular shaped superior finial also filled with an interlaced pattern. At the very top is a ring for suspension.

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