Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Amhara

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Amhara. Hand Cross (mäsqäl), 19th or 20th century. Iron, 6 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (17.1 x 6.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams, 88.192.10. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Amhara

Title

Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Date

19th or 20th century

Geography

Place made: Ethiopia

Medium

Iron

Classification

Ornament

Dimensions

6 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (17.1 x 6.3 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams

Accession Number

88.192.10

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