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.”

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Fleury Cross Pendant, Trefoil Arms, Africa, H: 2.75" (E335)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Fleury Cross Pendant, Trefoil Arms, Africa, H: 2.75″ (E335)

    Original price was: $275.00.Current price is: $175.00.
    H: 2.75″    W: 1.75 ”     |     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Antique/vintage coin silver Fleury Cross centered with raised Latin Cross with bordered edge. Three florals trefoil lobes at the arms symbolize the Holy Trinity, new growth and renewal of life. Lost wax, one-of-a-kind.

  • Sale! Vintage Ethiopian Cross Pendant,  Tri-Partite Design,  H: 2.6" (E307)

    Vintage Ethiopian Cross Pendant, Tri-Partite Design, H: 2.6″ (E307)

    Original price was: $110.00.Current price is: $80.00.
    H: 2.625”  W: 1.75″    |     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Lyrical pendant with three-sided elaborate extensions, and etched circles symbolizing God’s everlasting love.   “Protective eye” symbols  bring blessings and repel evil and avert the “evil eye.”

  • Vintage Ethiopian Cross with Stylized Birds (E312YBL) $115

    Vintage Ethiopian Cross with Stylized Birds (E312YBL) $115

    $115.00
    Ht: 2.375″  W: 1.625″   | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This vintage Ethiopian cross is typical of the intricate and lyrical designs of a Coptic Cross. Older Coptic Crosses often include circles as here it with circular shape with  pierced design on top as well as a circular image below it surrounding a latin cross. The four birds on the outer edge symbolically transform the Cross into the Tree of Knowledge and Life and also symbolize the Holy ghost.  A group of four doves represents peace.

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