Caption

Processional cross, Ethiopian workshop. A small isosceles processional cross with slightly widening arms that terminate in trefoil-shaped projections except the lower arm, which has a narrow socket for mounting. The arms are connected by crossbars, each with a crossbar recess at its center. Surface decorated with incised small triangles forming an edge ornament. At the intersection of the arms is a rhombus containing a rosette and central cross; below is a rhombus pierced by the socket. 20th century. Made in Addis Ababa. Cross; height 29 cm, width 14.5 cm., A carved wooden object with a dark brown surface and lighter brown highlights, shaped like a stylized cross with a long tapered stem; the top section has rounded lobes and circular cutouts, the arms of the cross are broad with triangular notches along their edges, and a diamond-shaped raised motif sits at the center; a geometric openwork pattern appears in the lower section, and the piece shows carved triangular punctures and incised decorative marks throughout, all set against a pale gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A06_188

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68.7Mb (4.0Mb) / 13.3in x 20.0in / 4000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Processional cross Ethiopian workshop small isosceles processional cross slightly widening arms terminate trefoil-shaped projections except lower arm narrow socket mounting connected crossbars crossbar recess center Surface decorated incised small triangles forming edge ornament intersection rhombus containing rosette central cross rhombus pierced socket 20th century Addis Ababa Cross height 29 cm width 14.5 cm carved wooden object dark brown surface lighter brown highlights shaped stylized cross long tapered stem top section rounded lobes circular cutouts cross broad triangular notches edges diamond-shaped raised motif sits geometric openwork pattern lower section piece carved triangular punctures incised decorative marks set pale gray background.