Caption

Processional cross, Ethiopian workshop. A small, likely processional isosceles cross with slightly widening arms terminating in trefoil-shaped projections except for the lower arm, which has a mounting socket. Arms are connected by crossbars with a central recess on each. Surface decorated with incised small triangles forming an edge ornament. At the arms' intersection is a rhombus containing a rosette and central cross; lower part features a rhombus through which the socket runs, its edges likewise decorated with triangular incisions. 20th century, Addis Ababa. Height 29 cm, width 14.5 cm., A carved wooden object with a symmetrical, cross-like shape featuring geometric cutouts and incised triangular patterns, displaying a rich brown color with areas of darker brown and hints of yellowish tones.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A06_187

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68.7Mb (2.6Mb) / 13.3in x 20.0in / 4000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Processional cross Ethiopian workshop small processional isosceles cross slightly widening arms terminating trefoil-shaped projections except lower arm mounting socket Arms connected crossbars central recess Surface decorated incised small triangles forming edge ornament arms intersection rhombus containing rosette central cross lower part features rhombus socket runs edges likewise decorated triangular incisions 20th century Addis Ababa Height 29 cm width 14.5 cm carved wooden object symmetrical cross- shape featuring geometric cutouts incised triangular patterns displaying rich brown color areas darker brown hints yellowish tones.