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Authentic Coptic church object from Ethiopia.
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€199.00
Antique coptic handcross from Ethiopia
Period: 1870 / Size: 24 cm x 8 cm / Weight: 100 gr
ROOTZ gallery product code: AFC
Priests wear handcrosses in order to bless the faithful, or in order to be kissed crosses by the faithful. Therefore, handcrosses have to be light and easy to carry. They are generally consist of three parts: from the cross itself, from the shaft and of the base, which is to act a counterbalance to the Cross. Every Ethiopian priest has a handcross (Meskel in Amharic) with which he bless the faithful.The Cross is handcraftet by the lost-wax method, and is a unique piece.
Material: iron
Authentic Coptic church object from Ethiopia.