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Title
Wooden Cross
Subject
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Description
Crosses are a dominant symbol in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Hand crosses are used by the priests to give blessings. The most prominent feature of Ethiopian crosses is their lace-like character, resembling interwoven threads, which can be observed in this item.
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 the Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections
Relation
[no text]
Format
image/jpeg
Language
[no text]
Type
Physical object
Identifier
[no text]
Coverage
Ethiopia