Tree of Life

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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    Framed Beadwork Tapestry (Toran), India (1426LBL)

    Original price was: $495.00.Current price is: $420.75.
    H: 30″   W: 29.5″    D: 2.125″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    Striking colorful Indian beaded tapestries (torans) like this are placed in home doorways and thresholds and symbolize warmth, positivity, and protection. Especially popular in Gujrat they are used to attract Hindu goddess Lakshmi to bless the family and bring prosperity, fertility and birth of children. It is embellished with symbols that attract good spirits and ward off evil ones – a monkey, horse, peacocks and the Tree of Life.

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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 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 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 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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