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Hearst Museum object titled Brass cross, accession number 5-1499, described as Coptic cross, cast brass, crudely finished openwork design; also surface design. Swastika on one side of base. Remarks: “Priest’s manual cross. The crosses on churches are usually elaborate and frequently they carry ostrich eggs with were used as symbol in Ancient Africa.” Exhibited Centennial Caravan of U.C.B. 9/10/68 thru 11/30/68. Probably made by royal silversmits in Gonder

Hearst Museum object titled Sistrum, accession number 5-1500, described as Sistrum (rattle) of cast brass. Hollow handle, openwork design. Probably made by royal silversmiths in Gonder. Remarks: used by the clergy today, and thousands of years ago, in the worship of Isis.