Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Amhara

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Caption

Amhara. Hand Cross (mäsqäl), early 17th century. Wood, pigment, 21 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (54.6 x 22.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Eric Goode, 1998.173.1.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Amhara

Title

Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Date

early 17th century

Geography

Place made: Ethiopia

Medium

Wood, pigment

Classification

Ornament

Dimensions

21 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (54.6 x 22.2 x 3.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Eric Goode

Accession Number

1998.173.1

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