Pectoral crosses

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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.

Creator

Unknown

Source

Robert L. Hess Collection on Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa

Publisher

Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections

Date

Unknown

Contributor

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Rights

Courtesy of Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections

Relation

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Format

image/jpeg

Language

eng

Type

Photograph

Identifier

Robert L. Hess Collection on Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa

Coverage

Ethiopia

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Original Format

Photograph

Physical Dimensions

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