Antique Ethiopian Crosses were made from melted coins whose silver content was variable depending on where, when, composition with other metals and the auspices under which it was made. In the 19th century silver Austrian Maria Theresa silver coins called Thalers were the main source of coin silver. They were melted and poured into lost wax molds to create pendants and since Thaler coins had a regulated silver content of.833 silver, these crosses were high grade coin silver.
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Vintage Ethiopian cross pendant, circle with radiating arms represents eternity, Christ’s halo and infinite love, and resurrection. Etched circles are apotropaic “protective eyes” to thwart evil and bad luck. Lost wax technique using coin silver make this a one-of-a-kind piece.
The 4 birds on this vintage cross transform the cross into the Tree of Life, the True Cross, beginning and end of time, and link Ethiopian lineage to the biblical Queen of Sheba Circles represent God’s love, and are apotropaic symbols to bring blessings and repel evil and harm. Lost wax with coin silver is a one-of-a-kind pendant with normal signs of wear.
This vintage Ethiopian cross has a square with a stylized “endless knot” with pierced cutouts that entraps evil spirits for eternity. Arms end in stylized rectangles that may represent the Ark of the Covenant with etched circles that are “protective eyes” to deflect misfortune.
Axum cross pendant, 3 arms with 4 circles symbole 12 Apostles; circles are “protective eyes” to deflect the “evil eye;” cross hatches are never-ending-knot to entrap malevolent forces; rectangles represent Ark of the Covenant.
Pendant cross with pierced “endless knot” to entangle malevolent spirits. Interlocking thread matrix simulates woven material. Interplay of shadow and light and Juxtaposition of “positive and negative space” highlights dualities: materiality/immateriality; body/soul’s nourishment; spiritual/physical salvation; union of humanity and Christ’s divinity..
Cross pendant with a circle with pierced design on top and circle image below surrounding a Latin cross. The 4 birds transform the Cross into the Tree of Knowledge and Life and also symbolize the Holy ghost. A group of four doves represents peace.
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.”
Centered with a stylized Cross Pattée, this Axum vintage coin silver pendant has a circular top symbolizing Christ’s halo, divinity and resurrection; arms with etched matrix represent the “never-ending-knot,” and stylized rectangles represent the Arc of the Covenant.
Vintage coin silver Star of David, symbol of Ethiopian Orthodox Church, worn by Falasha Ethiopian Jews, descendants of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Cross centered in star. Top circle on bar is Coptic prototype of Egyptian ankh atop a Latin cross.
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