Apotropaic

From the Greek word apotropaios, it is a mark or symbol with power to repel evil spirits, influences, witches or plain bad luck. Originally a large eye or eyes on Greek drinking vessels called kylikes (eye cups) they stopped dangerous spirits from entering the drinker’s mouth with the wine. On Ethiopian Crosses circles are apotropaic “protective eyes” that bring personal blessings and deflect misfortune, evil forces, enemies, harm and the “evil eye.”

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    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Cross with Birds (E305YBL) $115

    Original price was: $115.00.Current price is: $97.75.
    H: 2.5”  W: 1.625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This heavy vintage pendant  is beautifully crafted with elegant symmetry and curved pleasing designs. Two stylized birds under the circular portion at the top artistically and spiritually transform the Cross into the Tree of Life symbolizing the beginning of humanity and end of time, the lineage of the Ethiopian people to the Queen of Shebas and provided wood for the True Cross. The etched circles are the protective eyes that bring blessings avert the “evil eye.” The center of  is a cross pattée, with flared even sized arms and the bottom is a tri-partite design with triangular finials on the lower three arms, all symbols of the Trinity. containing circles –  protective eyes to bring personal blessings and deflect misfortune. It is centered with a cross pattée with flared even-sized arms.  The chain necklace is not included.

     

     

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    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Cross with Internal Latin Cross (E304YBL) $110

    Original price was: $110.00.Current price is: $93.50.
    H: 2.75”  W: 1.625″  | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This elegant Ethiopian cross displays the distinctive tri-partite design of Coptic crosses with rounded horizontal arms and bottom symbolizing  the Trinity, portion of a circle symbolizing eternity, and apotropaic symbols to repel evil forces and avert the “evil eye.” Made using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind piece with etched details on the front and some on the back and signs of wear. The chain necklace is not included.

     

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    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross Woven Matrix, Axum (E325ZLX) $125

    Original price was: $125.00.Current price is: $106.25.
     Ht: 2.5″  W: 1.325″  | | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    The top of this early 20th century Ethiopian Cross is circular with pierced and etched circles enclosing a stylized cross. The circle reflects the Egyptian ankh but was reinterpreted by Copts to symbolize Christ’s halo, divinity and resurrection. The three arms are decorated with an etched crisscross matrix on the front representing the “never-end-knot” and end in stylized rectangles which are a reference to ;the Arc of the Covenant. A stylized Cross Pattée with flaring arms is enclosed in the center.  The necklace chain necklace is not included.

     

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    Antique/Vintage Rare Ethiopian Fleury Cross with Trefoil Arms(E335ZCE)

    Original price was: $275.00.Current price is: $233.75.
    H: 2.75″    W: 1.75 ”  | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This lyrical and beautiful Fleury Cross has a raised interior of a Latin Cross ending in stylized florals and all contained in a bordered edge. The three trefoil lobes at the end of each arm symbolize the Holy Trinity, new growth and renewal of life.

     

    This exquisite, unique and rare Ethiopian Orthodox Cross is a modified Fleury Cross, each arm ending with three-part rounded finals with narrow borders enclosing a floral pattern creating visual harmony and symmetry. The piece is large but light and delicate with finely crafted and pleasing dimensions. It is in excellent condition with a warm patina and signs of wear consistent with age and use. the Chain is not included.

     

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    Vintage Ethiopian Axum Coin Silver Coptic Cross (E306YBL) $110

    Original price was: $110.00.Current price is: $93.50.
    Ht: 3.25  W: 1.625″   | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This large and heavy vintage Axum cross is centered with a never-ending knot created by pierced geometric forms enhanced by etched lines.  The flared arms have modified rectangle that may represent the Ark of the Covenant. The knotted endless lines thwart malevolent beings from entering or reaching the wearer and conquer demons by trapping them.  Using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind  pendant. The chain necklace is not included.

     

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    Vintage Ethiopian Coin Silver Axum Coptic Cross (E309YBL) $110

    Original price was: $110.00.Current price is: $93.50.
    Ht: 2.54″  W:1.5625″  |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This vintage Axum Ethiopian cross pendant has religious and apotropaic symbols. The curved rectangular end shapes represent the Ark of the Covenant and the circles represents the eternal and everlasting love of God  demonstrated Christ’s resurrection. The circles are also “protective eyes” that can bring blessings and repel evil. The gracefully stylized never-ending knots in the center entraps evil spirits for eternity.

     

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    Vintage Ethiopian Coin Silver Coptic Cross (E307YBL) $110

    Original price was: $110.00.Current price is: $93.50.
    H: 2.625”  W: 1.75″ |     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This extremely decorative and lyrical pendant is beautifully crafted with elegant symmetry and curved pleasing designs. The  tri-partite design depicts the Trinity. The three arms each have three-sided elaborate extensions, with etched circles that represents the eternal and everlasting love of God demonstrated in Christ’s Crucifixion as well as  “protective eye” symbols to bring blessings and repel evil forces and avert the “evil eye.”  The chain necklace is not included.

     

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    Vintage Ethiopian Coin Silver Coptic Cross with Birds (E303YBL) $115

    Original price was: $115.00.Current price is: $97.75.
    H: 2.375   W: 1.25” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

     

    H:  2.375″    W:1.25 ”   | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This vintage  Coptic cross has several circles which represent God’s everlasting love,  Christ’s halo and his infinite love and resurrection.  They are  symbols with special powers that can bring blessings and repel evil forces and harm. The four stylized birds transform the cross into the Tree of Life and Knowledge , the True Cross, the beginning and end of time, and the unique lineage of the Ethiopian people to the biblical Queen of Sheba. Made of coin silver using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind pendant with normal signs of wear. The chain necklace is not included.

     

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    Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Cross Pendant (E302YBL) $110

    Original price was: $110.00.Current price is: $93.50.
    H: 2”  W: 1.625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Old Ethiopian crosses often included circles. The etched circle with radiating arms in the center of this cross from Axum spiritually represents eternity and Christ’s halo, his infinite love, and resurrection. Circles also are “protective eye” symbols like the eye circles etched at the end of the arms and on the sides. Made of coin silver using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind Ethiopian cross pendant. The chain necklace is not included.

     

     

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    Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Cross with Birds (E301YBL) $115

    Original price was: $115.00.Current price is: $97.75.
    H: 2.375”  W: 1.875″ |FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This large and heavy antique Ethiopian Cross is typical of the intricate and beautiful crosses associated with the Coptic Christian tradition in Ethiopia. The top is an etched circular section and the  bottom section is a tri-partite design depicting the Trinity. The four birds transform the Cross the Tree of Life, signifies the True Cross, the beginning and end of time and the unique lineage of the Ethiopian people to the biblical Queen of Sheba.The elaborate patterns decorate both sides of the cross which is in excellent condition. The chain is not included.

     

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    Vintage Ethiopian Cross with Lattice Work, Axum (E310YBL) $110

    Original price was: $110.00.Current price is: $93.50.
    Ht: 2.44″  W: 1.56″  | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This vintage Coptic Axum cross pendant has a circle on top with pierced cutouts and the body has extended arms ending in stylized rectangles with etched circles decorated with etched cross-hatching. The rectangles may represent the Ark of the Covenant. The stamped circles are “protective eyes” to deflect misfortune and avert the “evil eye.” Made using the lost wax technique, it is a one of a kind piece. The chain necklace is not included.

     

     

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    Vintage Ethiopian Cross with Lattice Work, Axum (E311YBL) $110

    Original price was: $110.00.Current price is: $93.50.
    Ht: 3″  W: 2.62″    | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This vintage Ethiopian cross pendant was hand crafted in Axum, known for its crosses with religious geometric shapes and symbols and apotropaic symbols to provide protection to the wearer. The center with cutouts and etched linear decorations simulates an “endless knot” to entangle malevolent spirits and the small incised circles on the arms are “protective eyes” that are believed to bring blessings, deflect misfortune and avert the “evil eye.”  The chain necklace is not included.

     

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