Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Amhara

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Caption

Amhara. Hand Cross (mäsqäl), 19th or 20th century. Wood, 15 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 7/8 in. (39.9 x 11.8 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams, 88.192.14. (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

Wood

Classification

Ornament

Dimensions

15 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 7/8 in. (39.9 x 11.8 x 2.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams

Accession Number

88.192.14

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