In the Ethiopian Orthodox Church the cross is linked both to the crucifixion of Jesus and the Tree of Life mentioned in the Book of Genesis. This interpretation is seen in the natural forms present in these Ethiopian hand crosses and in pendants where birds on the outer edge of the pendant are believed to transform the Cross into a tree which is a reference to the Trees of Knowledge and Life. In Ethiopian ideology visually portraying the cross and the Tree together signifies the True Cross, the beginning and end of time and the unique lineage of the Ethiopian people to the biblical Queen of Sheba.
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Rare antique high grade silver amulet, high relief of Lord Krishna sitting in the Tree of Life playing his flute serenading the Gopis. Truly magnificent pendant symboling Hindu belief in the interplay between deities and the human soul.
Vintage beadwork tapestry with many auspicious Hindu symbols: Tree of Life, Monkey God Hanuman, a horse and pair of peacocks together symbolizing the cycle of life, spiritual growth, enlightenment, divine wisdom and beauty. Used in many Indian celebrations, they are also placed at home doorways and thresholds symbolizing warmth, positivity, and protection and invite blessings to the home.
The 4 birds on this vintage cross transform it into the Tree of Life, the True Cross, beginning and end of time, and link Ethiopian lineage to biblical Queen of Sheba. Circles represent God’s love, and are apotropaic symbols to bring blessings and repel evil.
Large, heavy antique Ethiopian Cross designed in 2 parts: a top etched circle and bottom a tri-partite design depicting the Trinity. Birds transform the Cross into the Tree of Life, the “True Cross,” and lineage of Ethiopian people to biblical Queen of Sheba.
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 Life and also symbolize the Holy ghost. A group of four doves represents peace.
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