Dublin Core
Title
Pectoral crosses
Subject
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Description
Pectoral crosses are much smaller than blessing or processional crosses. Secured by a blue string or cord, they adorned the necks of the faithful. Many people received their pectoral cross at baptism.
1 & 2 - The metal pectoral crosses displayed here have different designs, but both have suspension loops at the top, indicating their use.
3 – This cross exhibits a simpler design. It is made of stone and has a perforation at its top.
1 & 2 - The metal pectoral crosses displayed here have different designs, but both have suspension loops at the top, indicating their use.
3 – This cross exhibits a simpler design. It is made of stone and has a perforation at its top.
Creator
Unknown
Source
Robert L. Hess Collection on Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa
Publisher
Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections
Date
Unknown
Contributor
[no text]
Rights
Courtesy of Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections
Relation
[no text]
Format
image/jpeg
Language
eng
Type
Photograph
Identifier
Robert L. Hess Collection on Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa
Coverage
Ethiopia
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
[no text]