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| Keywords: Ethiopian - Pendant Cross - Walters 57225417.jpg Pendant crosses show the inventiveness of Ethiopian metalworkers in embellishing the simple form of the cross with a rich variety of designs Worn around the neck by the faithful to ward off evil these small crosses could be made of braided leather carved wood or cast metal century 18 19 Early Modern cast stamped and engraved silver alloy cm 5 85 3 51 0 87 accession number 57 2254 17 25428 Mrs Lily Mobille-Pappas Bethesda Maryland date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Gift of Mrs Lily Mobille-Pappas 1997 Angels of Light Ethiopian Art from the Walters Art Museum Birmingham Museum of Art Birmingham; Smith College Museum of Art Northampton; Museum of Biblical Art New York 2006-2007 place of origin Ethiopia Walters Art Museum license Art of Ethiopia in the Walters Art Museum Crosses from Ethiopia Jewellery in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Crosses in jewellery | ||||
