Processional Cross (qäqwami mäsqäl)

Amhara

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Amhara. Processional Cross (qäqwami mäsqäl), 19th century. Copper alloy, 15 5/8 x 10 7/8 in. (39.7 x 27.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of George V. Corinaldi Jr., 82.102.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Amhara

Title

Processional Cross (qäqwami mäsqäl)

Date

19th century

Geography

Place made: Lalibela, Ethiopia

Medium

Copper alloy

Classification

Ornament

Dimensions

15 5/8 x 10 7/8 in. (39.7 x 27.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of George V. Corinaldi Jr.

Accession Number

82.102.1

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