Never Ending Knot

Used in Ethiopia Crosses, never ending knots called labyrinthine meanders with no beginning or end symbolize unity, eternity, everlasting existence, the order of life and the structure of the Church and are also believed to provide a magical and spiritual protection for the wearer by attracting malevolent beings who, fascinated with this puzzle, become lost and confused and ultimately trapped for eternity.

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Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross Woven Matrix, Axum (E325ZLX) $125
$125.00
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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Vintage Ethiopian Axum Coin Silver Coptic Cross (E306YBL) $110
$110.00
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
$110.00
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 Coptic Cross with Birds (E301YBL) $115
$115.00
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
$110.00
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
$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.

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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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