Ethiopian Orthodox

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

    $110.00
    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.

  • 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.

  • Vintage Star of David, Ethiopia, Africa (E341DCE)

    $110.00

    The Star of David is worn by the Falasha Ethiopian Jews, the oldest group within Jewish diaspora. They are believed to be direct descendants from the Solomonic Dynasty from the union of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Haile Selassie, King of the Falasha and Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974, adopted the Star…

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