Ethiopian Coptic Painted Cross Icon (Crucifixion & Resurrection) (#12)

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Ethiopian Coptic Painted Cross Icon (Crucifixion & Resurrection) (#12):
$54.99

Ethiopian Coptic Painted Cross Icon

Handcrafted in Ethiopia

Dimensions & Weight

(Open) 3.2\" by 1.8 \" /8.1 cm by 4.5 cm

(closed) 2.8\" by 1.8\" / 7.1 cm by 4.5 cm

2.8 oz / 79.4 g

The item for sale is a small handcrafted Ethiopian Coptic cross icon. The icon is in the form of a cross pendant but it has a hinged door that opens to the left revealing two sacred paintings.

Please note that such icons are not designed to be used as pendant or pectoral crosses. We are selling you the same item you see in all the pictures (Images of front and back sides included). Please note that the icon is individually handcrafted and hence reflects the artistic character of hand imperfections in terms of painting and metal work.

Icons are ancient tradition of visual information and documentation integrated into Orthodox Christianity. They are sacred form of art that tell stories about God, angels, saints, people, and animals; they serve as evidence in support of the philosophical positions and theological teaching of Orthodox Christianity. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church believes that an icon is a point of meeting between heaven and earth, and that taken together it serves as a medium through which one receives the vision of the spiritual world.

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 products or services.