Processional Cross (qäqwami mäsqäl)

Amhara

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Caption

Amhara. Processional Cross (qäqwami mäsqäl), 19th century?. Copper alloy, 12 x 7 3/4 in. (30.5 x 19.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nicolas Fries, 1997.168.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Amhara

Title

Processional Cross (qäqwami mäsqäl)

Date

19th century?

Geography

Place made: Ethiopia

Medium

Copper alloy

Classification

Ornament

Dimensions

12 x 7 3/4 in. (30.5 x 19.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Nicolas Fries

Accession Number

1997.168.2

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