Processional Cross (qäqwami mäsqäl)

Amhara

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Caption

Amhara. Processional Cross (qäqwami mäsqäl), 19th or 20th century. Wood, 9 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (24.4 x 13.9 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Joseph and Margaret Knopfelmacher, 1996.170.11. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Amhara

Title

Processional Cross (qäqwami mäsqäl)

Date

19th or 20th century

Geography

Place made: Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia

Medium

Wood

Classification

Ornament

Dimensions

9 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (24.4 x 13.9 x 3.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Joseph and Margaret Knopfelmacher

Accession Number

1996.170.11

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