This is a beautifully handmade old Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Priest hand cross.

Crosses are very important religious symbols in Ethiopian Orthodox Church. They also have an outstanding place in Ethiopian traditional art. Furthermore, Ethiopian Orthodox Church crosses come in different shape and forms and serve different purposes. Hand blessing crosses are carried by the priests of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church; to show their faith the followers of the religion kiss the ends of the cross three times as it is presented to them.

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Measures approximately 11 Inches long by 5 Inches wide (28 x 12 cm)