Cross, Ethiopia. June 14, 1985. 5-10631, acc no. 4036, file code 5.1. Collector: Franklin H. Williams. Donor: Franklin H. Williams. Materials, techniques: lost wax cast, filed and riveted base. Context of use: Associated with Coptic Christianity. Description: cross; finial for staff, ornately cut with circular, diagonal shaped and oval perforations, tube riveted base for attachment to staff, incised line decorations, visible file markings. References: McKay, Roger. "Ethiopian Jewelry" African Arts. pp 36-39. 7:4 Summer 1974.
Donor:
Franklin H. Williams
Collection place:
Ethiopia
Verbatim coll. place:
Ethiopia
Collector:
Franklin H. Williams
Collection date:
June 14, 1985
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Crosses (visual works)
Function:
5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies