Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Amhara

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Caption

Amhara. Hand Cross (mäsqäl), 19th or 20th century. Wood, 20 3/4 x 7 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (52.7 x 18.1 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Joseph and Margaret Knopfelmacher, 1996.170.4. (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: Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia

Medium

Wood

Classification

Ornament

Dimensions

20 3/4 x 7 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (52.7 x 18.1 x 2.9 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Joseph and Margaret Knopfelmacher

Accession Number

1996.170.4

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