Coptic Ethiopian Wooden Hand Cross (10.3\" X 4.1\")
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Coptic Ethiopian Wooden Hand Cross (10.3\" X 4.1\"):
$39.99
Template By Froo! Ethiopian Coptic Wooden Hand Cross (Axumite Pattern-Dark Brown) Ethiopian Coptic Wooden Hand Cross
Handcrafted in Ethiopia
Dimensions and Weight
10.3\" X 4.1\" /26.1 cm X 10.4 cm
3.1 oz / 87.9 g
The item for sale is a handcrafted Ethiopian Coptic hand cross made of wood.
Please also note that the hand cross is individually handcrafted and hence reflects the artistic character of hand imperfections. You are buying the same hand cross you see in all of the pictures. We have included pictures of both sides of the cross.
Christianity was officially introduced in Ethiopia in about 330 A.D. The symbol of the cross has played a central role in the Ethiopian Orthodox church from the earliest days of Christianity . There are three basic types of crosses used by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. These are processional, hand, and pendant/pectoral crosses. Every priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox (Coptic) church carry a hand cross made of wood, brass, nickel, or iron in their left hand and offer it to the faithful who kiss it to show their devotion to its cause.
Ethiopian cross designs are usually very elaborate and sophisticated and differ from region to region. One common feature of Ethiopian crosses (with the exception of modern day Western influenced ones) is that they usually have no corpus, or figure of Christ, and the design often incorporates numerous smaller crosses.Ethiopian Crafts Market specializes in selling traditional Ethiopian handcrafts that reflect the rich cultural heritage and identity of its diverse population. Many craft traditions have age-old systems of instruction and apprenticeship. The knowledge and skills needed to make certain types of crafts are mostly acquired as part of growing up in a specific community and culture. We stand by all of the products we carry which are handcrafted by artisans in different corners of Ethiopia.We are always happy to answer your questions about our product or services.
Coptic Ethiopian Wooden Hand Cross (10.3\" X 4.1\"):
$39.99