Ethiopian Cross Pendant, C imperial golden topaz although they have also been

although they have also been called other names depending on the region where they were carved

a raised ridge running perpendicular between the eyes

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This graded association performed ritual

13mm x 14mm

Ethiopian Cross Pendant, C imperial golden topaz although they have also beenEthiopian Cross Pendant, C Small crosses worn on the neck have been part of Ethiopian culture and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church for hundreds of years. Historically made from wood, bone, leather and carved stone, the 19th century saw the use of silver coins and silver alloy metals become the more popular tradition. In early examples, crosses were simply cut from large coins such as the Maria Theresa Thaler (Dollar) or the Emperor Menelik Dollar. More