Ethiopian Cross

Referred to by several names including Ethiopian, Coptic or Abyssinian crosses or the name of regions where they were created, Ethiopian Crosses blend influences of many ancient civilizations: Coptic, Celtic, Egyptian, Byzantine, Greek, and Latin resulting in unique elaborate stylized designs unlike other crosses. They often have intricate filigree lattice work and patterns of knotted and interwoven threads symbolizing everlasting life. Our site contains only Ethiopian Cross pendants.

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    Antique/Vintage Very Rare Ethiopian Coptic Crucifix (E334NCK) $325

    Original price was: $325.00.Current price is: $276.25.
    Ht: 1.875  W: 1.687   | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    The antique Ethiopian Cross is unique as it is in crucifix form with an image of Christ, rarely used in the Coptic tradition. This delicate yet powerful pendant reflects the mastery of the skilled craftsman who created it. Using the lost wax process, it was embellished a with the Christ figure and decorative arm ornaments, making it a wonderful one-of-a-kind pendant with a warm patina and signs of wear consistent with age and use. The necklace chain necklace 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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    Vintage Ethiopian Cross with Stylized Birds (E312YBL) $115

    Original price was: $115.00.Current price is: $97.75.
    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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    Vintage Star of David, Ethiopia, Africa (E341DCE)

    Original price was: $110.00.Current price is: $93.50.
    H: 2.5 ”    W:1.5 ”   |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    The Star of David is worn by the Falasha Ethiopian Jews, the oldest group of Jewish diaspora descendants of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia adopted it  to emphasize his direct link to King Solomon. The Star of David is a symbol of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. This coin silver vintage pendant is centered with  symbol of the cross. The back of the star has a fine patina and signs of wear and use.

     

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